Shimura & Tsurube's Dangerous Travels(1998)

Shimura & Tsurube's Dangerous Travels is a Japanese variety show that aired annually on January 2nd from 1998 to 2021, skipping only 2020. The program pairs comedy legends Ken Shimura and Tsurube Shofutei as hosts who engage in conversations and games with celebrity guests. Built around their chemistry and comedic timing, each episode showcases the duo's rapport while introducing viewers to fresh entertainment during Japan's New Year celebrations. The show became a fixture of the holiday season, drawing on the hosts' decades of experience in Japanese comedy to create lighthearted, accessible entertainment that appealed to families gathering to ring in the new year.