Journeys in Japan

Season 12, Episode 22

Episode Title: Legacies of Samurai Culture

Air Date: 2021-10-05

Overview:

When people think of the samurai they imagine fearless warriors skilled in the martial arts. But that's just one side. In this episode, we look at how elite samurai promoted artisanal culture and works of art even outside Edo (old Tokyo) and Kyoto. We trace their footsteps in Kyushu, Ishikawa Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture and Aomori Prefecture.