Journeys in Japan
Kamakura, Kanagawa: Discovering Japan's Samurai Spirit
TV-G
S1 • E5 Apr 12, 2010 28mKamakura 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)