2007

Season 1 · 2007 · 37 episodes

Teruyoshi Uchimura hosts this humorous long-running variety show where comedians and entertainers travel all over the world in search of hidden wonders.

1Episode 1Join the hilarious hosts of The Quest as they travel to different parts of the world to find answers to the world’s mysteries. Can you roast sweet potatoes in the scorching desert sand of Australia? Can you study using the light of fireflies? (in Malaysia)
2Episode 2Which is better, Japanese calligraphy or Chinese calligraphy? (in China) Capture stunning photos of a flock of 10,000 flamingos in Kenya!
3Episode 3Can shaved ice be made from just the tip of an iceberg? in Greenland Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
4Episode 4Is it cheaper to buy or find gemstones in Sri Lanka? Who are the three most beautiful women of the 21st century? (in Bulgaria)
5Episode 5Can you say "Hey, hey, hey!" using an echo in China? What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Mali) Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
6Episode 6Which is stronger, extremely spicy or extremely sweet? in Ghana Can a person fly with an umbrella in strong winds? (in Argentina) Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
7Episode 7Would soaking wet laundry dry if you attached it to a fighter jet and flew it? (in South Africa) Capture stunning photos of massive manta ray schools in Hawaii! Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
8Episode 8Are pickles made in the Dead Sea delicious? (in Israel) Can tofu be made in the Dead Sea? (in Israel) What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Mexico)
9Episode 9Can even my dog find truffles? (in Italy) Where does the Amazon River, the world's largest river basin, begin?
10Episode 10How many countries can you visit in 24 hours? (in Europe)
11Episode 112 Hour Special Which is stronger, Kyokushin Karate or Shaolin Kung Fu? (in China) Can you grate wasabi with a man-eating shark? (in Australia) Who are the three most beautiful women in the world in the 21st century? (in India) Where is the most relaxing place in the world? (in Guyana) Which way does a compass point at the North Pole?
12Episode 12Is honey made from Somei Yoshino cherry blossoms delicious? (in Gunma) Which is stronger, Japanese wrestling or Russian wrestling? (in Russia) Which way does a compass point at the North Pole?
13Episode 13What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Thailand) Which way does a compass point at the North Pole? (conclusion)
14Episode 14Is it cheaper to buy caviar or to harvest it yourself in Iran? Which fried rice is tastier, Japanese or Chinese? (in China)
15Episode 15What kind of stone is a rough diamond? (in South Africa) Who are the three most beautiful women in the world in the 21st century? (in Colombia)
16Episode 16I want to say "thank you" to my dad who works at the ends of the earth! in Sri Lanka What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in the UK)
17Episode 17Who is the Newhalf Queen in Thailand? What is the least popular country among Japanese people? (in Nauru)
18Episode 18Can I meet Ronaldinho too? (in Spain) A massive swarm of 10,000 sea turtles in Costa Rica!
19Episode 19Where do everyday items come from? – Tracking the origins of chewing gum – in Mexico Can people ride on fountains? (in South Korea)
20Episode 20Can you really make it rain by praying for rain? (in China) Where is the most beautiful ocean in the world? (In Mexico)
21Episode 21How comfortable can you live on a deserted island? (in Thailand)
22Episode 22Is grilled electric eel delicious? (in Peru) Use statistics to find out! Asia's top three most beautiful women in South Korea
23Episode 23How far back does the world's longest yo-yo return? (in New Zealand) Can you make a round rainbow? (in Hawaii)
24Episode 24[A segment within the 24-Hour Television program.] Can I draw the Nazca Lines too? (in Peru)
25Episode 25How much weight can you lose in 24 hours if you're in the hottest place in the world? (in Tunisia) Are albatrosses really that stupid? (in Australia)
26Episode 26How many pieces of sushi can you make from one tuna? (in Australia) Cloud Falls in the Negev Desert, Israel
27Episode 27Which is stronger, Kyokushin Karate or Muay Thai? (in Thailand) What kind of flower is a "flower on a high peak"? (in the Himalayas)
28Episode 28[special] Which is stronger, Japanese sumo or Mongolian sumo? (in Mongolia) Beetle King Championship: Insect Festival 2007 What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Thailand) Use statistics to uncover Asia's three most beautiful women in China!
29Episode 29I want to eat my fill of matsutake mushrooms at the ends of the earth! in Finland Follow the world's largest wildebeest migration in Kenya!
30Episode 30Soar into the sky! The world's largest fireworks display, with a diameter of 1 kilometer, in Thailand. Can you make hot spring eggs in underwater hot springs? (in the Philippines)
31Episode 31How many art installations can you see in the world on a 2-night, 3-day trip with a budget of 100,000 yen? (in Europe)
32Episode 32Devour the giant creature! Gal Sone vs. giant octopus in Canada What's the most exciting festival in the world? (in Indonesia)
33Episode 33Cape Town, on the edge of the Earth in South Africa Use statistics to find out! Asia's three most beautiful women in Taiwan Rare Animal Hunter Go Around The World! Audition
34Episode 34How many meters of yarn can be made from one sheep? (in New Zealand) How many sweaters can you make from one sheep? A sand bath in the depths of the jungle where animals gather in Malaysia Rare Animal Hunter Imoto in Indonesia
35Episode 35Is it cheaper to buy or mine gemstones in Australia? The Glory of the Alps in Switzerland Rare Animal Hunter Imoto in Brazil
36Episode 36Ringtone Hunter ~The Howling of the Wolf~ in Russia Use statistics to find Miss Parisienne! Rare Animal Hunter Imoto in Brazil
37Episode 37[special] I want to say "Merry Christmas" to my dad who works at the ends of the earth! (in the Philippines) Rare Animal Hunter & Ringtone Hunter ~Gorilla Drumming~ in Rwanda Dive from Angel Falls, a drop of 979 meters! in Venezuela Use statistics to find out! Miss New York If you put lava in a kettle, will the water boil? (in Guatemala) How many lava flows can Degawa endure?

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