Covers China, Japan, Australia and Indonesia

China: This vibrant program traces China's revolution-torn history, and charts the effect of contemporary economic reforms that have opened new doors to the outside world as never before. From major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, to country villages, viewers will get a clear sense of how today's China blends the modern with ancient traditions. This program also features illuminating segments about Chinese housing, shopping centers and diverse cultures.

Japan:  This program etches a vivid portrait of contemporary Japan as an industrial power, with fascinating segments about its corporate culture and fiercely competitive educational system. This program also examines Japanese housing, Shinto and Buddhist traditions, Western-style recreational habits, landscape gardening, and culinary practices.

Indonesia: This program offers a representative sample of the world's largest archipelago that is said to have one foot in the present and one in the past. Visits to seven major islands, including Java, Sumatra, Bali, Komodo, and Flores Island reveal unique rituals and cultural traditions.