Overview

• The series launched on 7 October on Channel 4 and is scheduled weekly on Tuesday evenings, with episodes available to stream after broadcast.
• Twelve contestants in Tokyo form intergenerational pairs—six young adults and six pensioners—using clues and smartphone maps to collect prize coins.
• Social media reaction reported by tabloids was largely positive, with many viewers calling the show enjoyable and a fill-in for Race Across the World.
• Reviewers drew sharp comparisons to the BBC format, with The i Paper calling the show a “shameless, dull” rip-off and criticizing low-stakes tasks.
• Channel 4 trails a cash-prize competition, with a £50,000 top award reported by The i Paper.