Newcastle, the UK, Somewhere Street, NHK World Japan

Broadcast on February 20, 2022

A unique walking-eye view of cities around the globe! Chat to the locals and enjoy encounters that only strolling the streets can bring.

About a three-hour train ride from London, Newcastle is the largest city in North East England. It's an industrial town that helped build Great Britain into a world recognized power. Newcastle's numerous coal mines supplied the coal both in Britain and beyond during the Industrial Revolution. The city fell into decline in the mid-20th century when coal was replaced by oil as the world's energy source, and the mines were closed. In the 1990s the city redeveloped, becoming famous for its vibrant arts and nightlife as well as a being a soccer town with friendly locals who enjoy music and drinking.

0:00 Opening
2:04 "First, I want to check the map."
9:30 "That monument over there seems to have a person on top of it."
18:10 Information Corner
21:29 "It's 1pm and the streets are bustling."
31:00 "Is this a pub?"
40:23 What do they eat?
43:47 "I'm taking a very pleasant stroll along the river."

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