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S5 · E13 — A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition

S5:E13 · A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition

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39 episodes in this season

Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake

28 min

Hiroshima: The City of Hope

28 min

A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi

28 min

Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn

28 min

Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring

28 min

Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea

28 min

Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice

28 min

Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities

28 min

Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship

28 min

Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions

28 min

Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense

28 min

Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage

28 min

A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition

28 min

A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba

28 min

Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship

28 min

Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals

28 min

Izumo: Land of Living Legends

28 min

Splashing and Chilling in Minakami

28 min

Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection

28 min

Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino

28 min

Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition

28 min

Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise

28 min

Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro

28 min

Iwate: Road to Recovery

28 min

Okinawa: The Land of Karate

28 min

Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization

28 min

Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods

28 min

Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea

28 min

Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water

28 min

Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship

28 min

Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth

28 min

Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance

28 min

Into the Heart of Kyoto

28 min

Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road

28 min

Savoring Fall on Shodoshima

28 min

Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea

28 min

Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft

28 min

Yokohama Stories

28 min

Echizen: The World of Washi

28 min

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A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition

Season 5 · Episode 13 · May 6, 2014

The historic city of Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan, thanks to its numerous temples and shrines. Surrounded on three sides by hills and on the fourth side by the sea, Kamakura is a sanctuary blessed with a rich natural environment. Thanks to the mild climate, the city is also known for the high quality produce grown by the local farmers. Every day, a wide variety of vegetables are on sale in the Kamakura Farmers' Market, which was set up almost 90 years ago. David Wells is a chef who lives and works in Japan, preparing Japanese cuisine. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, David visits the Kamakura Farmers' Market, meets the farmers and talks with the chefs who like to use the superb local ingredients. He learns that Kamakura is more than just a tourist attraction - it is a place where the local people enjoy a rich quality of life.

Journeys in Japan

TV Series

201028m9.0

Documentary

Now playing

A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition

Season 5 · Episode 13 · May 6, 2014

The historic city of Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist spots in Japan, thanks to its numerous temples and shrines. Surrounded on three sides by hills and on the fourth side by the sea, Kamakura is a sanctuary blessed with a rich natural environment. Thanks to the mild climate, the city is also known for the high quality produce grown by the local farmers. Every day, a wide variety of vegetables are on sale in the Kamakura Farmers' Market, which was set up almost 90 years ago. David Wells is a chef who lives and works in Japan, preparing Japanese cuisine. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, David visits the Kamakura Farmers' Market, meets the farmers and talks with the chefs who like to use the superb local ingredients. He learns that Kamakura is more than just a tourist attraction - it is a place where the local people enjoy a rich quality of life.