Rhys Darby in Japan

Rhys learns the tricks of the trade from Japan's #1 mascot, battles a roboticist, experiences the relaxation of forest bathing, and trains with a samurai master.

Rhys doubles his efforts to break into the Japanese entertainment industry by getting a brand designed, and by enrolling in mascot school. Missing his family, he spends time with a Japanese family who are a little bit like the Osbournes.

Rhys learns what makes Japanese audiences tick from two comedy masters and puts on a comedy show of his own. Then, New Zealand's mascot Pabu-chan is finally revealed to the world.

The popularity of New Zealand's mascot, Pabu-chan, grows at the Sapporo Snow Festival, and then she gets a chance to hit the big time. Rhys also travels to the Okinawa Islands in search of the beautiful and fleeting cherry blossoms.