Presented by Neptune & Munehiro Tokita Location(s) Rita, in the Northern Mariana Islands. Original release January 14 (2003-01-14) – March 11, 2003 (2003-03-11) Preceded by Survivor Japan: Philippines | ||
Survivor Japan: North Mariana, was the fourth and final season of Survivor Japan and it aired from January 14th, 2003 to March 11th, 2003. This season was set in Rita, in the Northern Mariana Islands. The original tribes this season were named Somnak (ソムナック, Somunakku) and Manglo (マングル, Manguru), and the merged tribe was named Langet (ランヘット, Ranhetto). The major twist this season took place after the first three contestants had been eliminated. A challenge called 'Shuffle Challenge' was held, and as a result, three members from each tribe were switched to the opposing tribe. Midway through the season, a typhoon hit the island and the remaining contestants were forced to live in a cave for several days. Ultimately, it was Kōshin Gunji who won the season by a jury vote of 5-2 over Atsuko Koizumi.