Journeys in Japan
Season 3 Episode 11 - Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture
9.0 ?
2010
Documentary
This edition of Journeys in Japan features Japan's ancient capital, Nara. We will take a close look at architecture and Buddhist statues dating back more than 1000 years. Our reporter William Reed, an American columnist who's been in Japan for 40 years, is our guide to the city that is home to eight world heritage sites and important ancient treasures.
Episodes in Season 3
1
Walking the Historic Nakasendo
28 min
2
Samurai Days in Satsuma
28 min
3
Mikuni, Fukui Prefecture: The Supreme Winter Delicacy
28 min
4
Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture: City of Sumi
28 min
5
Furano, Hokkaido: White Wintry World
28 min
6
Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 1: Tokushima Prefecture
28 min
7
Ohenro Shikoku Pilgrimage Part 2: Kochi Prefecture
28 min
8
Life in the Deep Snow
28 min
9
Kingdom of Udon: Kagawa Prefecture
28 min
10
Dancing Among the Gods: Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture
28 min
11
Treasures of the Ancient Capital: Nara Prefecture
28 min
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31
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