Journeys in Japan

tv show

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526 total episodes

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16 seasons

First Aired February 02, 2010

Overview

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.

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Yonezawa City, Yamagata: The City with a Warrior's Legacy

Season 1 - Episode 14 - 0h 28m

Air Date

June 29, 2010

Overview

On this edition of "journeys in japan" we head to northern Japan to visit a historic city with a warrior legacy -- Yonezawa in Yamagata prefecture. For long years, it flourished as a castle town and was a home to many samurai. Our reporter JJ explores its samurai legacy. (Excerpt)