Journeys in Japan
Season 1, Episode 5: Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit
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Kamakura lies on the coast to the south of Tokyo, surrounded on three sides by hills, and looking out to the sea. Eight centuries ago, a samurai warrior seized power and set up his capital here. Today on "journeys in japan", our reporters search out the samurai spirit that's been passed down since ancient times. (Excerpt)
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
Episode 2
Toyama City, Toyama
Episode 3
Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled
Episode 4
Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art
Episode 5
Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit
Episode 6
Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology
Episode 7
Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji
Episode 8
Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes
Episode 9
Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature
Episode 10
Toyokawa, Aichi
Episode 11
Himeji, Hyogo
Episode 12
Naruto, Tokushima
Episode 13
Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure
Episode 14
Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy
Episode 15
Geo-Touring in Kyushu
Episode 16
Mino City, Gifu
Episode 17
Minabe, Wakayama: Town of Forests and Orchards
Episode 18
Sendai & Matsushima, Miyagi: In the Footsteps of a Renowned Warlord
Episode 19
Nara, Nara: Nara Heijokyo, Celebrating 1300 Years of Culture
Episode 20
Spring & Summer 2010 Highlights
Episode 21
Sekita Mountain Range, Nagano/Niigata: Into the Wild Long Trail in Satoyama
Episode 22
Uchiko, Ehime: A Town Built Upon the Thoughts of Its People
Episode 23
Ashikaga City, Tochigi
Episode 24
Karatsu, Saga: Karatsu with an Homage to Jacques Mayo
Episode 25
Izu-Oshima, Tokyo: Island of Marathon Dreams
Episode 26
Hita City, Oita
Episode 27
Aizu, Fukushima: A Taste of Tradition and Scenic Charm
Episode 28
Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima/Ehime: A Cycling Tour: Refreshing Breezes at the Seto Inland Sea
Episode 29
A Passion for Industrial Structures: Exploring People's Passion for Industrial Structure Tours: This Time in Kanagawa, Gunma, Nagasaki Prefectures
Episode 30
Kure, Hiroshima: Gourmet Life in A Port City
Episode 31
Hachimantai, Akita: Akita's Hidden Hot Springs: Traditional Onsen Therapy
Episode 32
Iya Valley, Tokushima: Exploring the Remote Iya Valley
Episode 33
Yakushima, Kagoshima: Enchanting Yakushima
Episode 34
Kanazawa City, Ishikawa: City of Gold Leaf
Episode 35
Koyasan, Wakayama: A Temple Stay to Recharge