Journeys in Japan
Season 5 Episode 13 - A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition
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.
Episodes in Season 5
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