Journeys in Japan — Season 1, Episode 5: Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit

Episode synopsis

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)

About Journeys in Japan

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Fukuoka City, Fukuoka: Rediscovering Asia in Fukuoka
• E2Toyama City, Toyama
• E3Furano, Hokkaido: Traversing Snowy Furano by Dog Sled
• E4Naoshima, Kagawa: Island of Art
• E6Tsukuba, Ibaraki: A City with State-of-the-Art Technology
• E7Oshino Village, Yamanashi: Living Close to Mt. Fuji
• E8Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori: Land of Majestic Dunes
• E9Northern Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka: Suruga Bay's Bountiful Nature
• E10Toyokawa, Aichi
• E11Himeji, Hyogo
• E12Naruto, Tokushima
• E13Miyazu City, Kyoto - Amanohashidate: Japan's Scenic Treasure