Ever tuned into the Japanese variety show "How Do You Like Wednesday?" (水曜どうでしょう)? Hosted by Takayuki Suzui and Yo Oizumi, this iconic and hilarious series is widely considered one of Japan's top travel programs.
Netflix officially announced on September 6th that the latest season of "How Do You Like Wednesday?", produced by Hokkaido Television Broadcasting (HTB), will make its global exclusive debut on Netflix in Spring 2027. This highly anticipated 2026 season promises brand-new adventures for fans worldwide.
"How Do You Like Wednesday?" (水曜どうでしょう) first hit the airwaves in 1996 as a late-night variety show, starring Takayuki Suzui and Yo Oizumi. Originally slated for just six months, its overwhelming popularity kept it going strong. The show is famous for its unique approach to travel, both domestically and internationally, often relying on dice rolls or card flips to determine destinations, creating an unpredictable and wildly entertaining journey where anything can happen.
Both Takayuki Suzui and Yo Oizumi became household names in Japan thanks to the show. While its run as a regular series concluded on September 25, 2002, "How Do You Like Wednesday?" has continued to air as irregular special episodes, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Interestingly, the new season is also slated for broadcast on terrestrial television in Japan around the same time. However, the Netflix version will feature an exclusive "director's cut," packed with behind-the-scenes footage and content not included in the TV broadcast, giving viewers an even deeper dive into the show's magic.
The latest season was filmed between March and April 2026, with sneak peeks of the first two nights already premiered at the "水曜どうでしょう祭UNITE2026" event. The official announcement confirms that the Netflix release will include exclusive behind-the-scenes production footage, presented as a special "director's cut."
Beyond bringing the series to a global audience, Netflix's inclusion of a director's cut with behind-the-scenes content is an exciting bonus for long-time fans.
The 2026 new season of "How Do You Like Wednesday?" is set for a global exclusive release on Netflix in Spring 2027, with a simultaneous broadcast on Japanese terrestrial television.