Journeys in Japan
Season 16 Episode 2 - Kyushu: Land of Samurai Swords
9.0 ?
2010
Documentary
Kyushu is a region where the traditional skills of kenjutsu – Japanese swordsmanship – remain deeply embedded, with more dojo (practice halls) for kendo than anywhere else in Japan. In this episode, American actor BT travels through Kyushu to learn the spirit of the samurai. He tries his hand at yabusame (horseback archery), visits a workshop of traditional samurai armor, and learns the skills of iaido (wielding and cutting with an actual sword).
Episodes in Season 16
1
The Mountain Spirit of Shiiba Village
28 min
2
Kyushu: Land of Samurai Swords
28 min
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