Rhys Darby In Japan

Rhys learns the tricks of the trade from a mascot from Japan, battles a roboticist, tries forest bathing and trains with a samurai master.

Rhys redoubles his efforts to break into the Japanese entertainment industry by getting a brand designed and enrolling in mascot school.

Rhys learns what makes Japanese audiences tick from two comedy masters and puts on a comedy show of his own.

The popularity of New Zealand's mascot Pabu-chan grows at the Sapporo Snow Festival until she gets a chance to hit the big time.