Journeys in Japan Season 7 Akiu: In the Footsteps of a Legendary Warlord 2016
The warlord Date Masamune rose to power during Japan's Warring States period in the 16th century, and went on to control a large area of Tohoku (northeastern Japan). Thanks to his rule, the castle town of Sendai developed into the largest city in the region. It is now a major industrial, economic and cultural hub for the region. Date Masamune was highly skilled in the military arts, but he was also known for his love of literature and his progressive thinking. He enjoyed composing waka (Japanese poetry), and loved sophisticated banquets. He also had a great interest in the world outside of Japan, and he sent special envoys as far as Europe. Even today, Date Masamune remains one of Japan's most popular historical figures. On hunting trips, the warlord would often visit a place called Akiu, where he would relax in the pools of natural hot-spring water. Peter MacMillan is a poet and printmaker from Ireland. In this edition of Journeys in Japan, Peter arrives in Akiu on the cusp of spring.
- Released: 2016-05-17
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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1. Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities 2016-02-02
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2. Miyako: The Island of Song 2016-02-09
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5. Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home 2016-03-15
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7. Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play 2016-04-05
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8. Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition 2016-04-12
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9. Iwate Winter Rite 2016-04-19
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10. Okayama: Into the Deep Red 2016-04-26
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11. Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage 2016-05-03
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13. Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods 2016-05-24
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17. Komatsu Kabuki Kids 2016-06-21
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18. A Taste of Nagasaki 2016-06-28
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21. Sabae: Eye on Design 2016-07-26
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24. Hidden Village Kuma 2016-08-23
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25. Aomori: Out of This World 2016-09-13
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27. Deep Into Kurobe: Toyama Climbing 2016-09-27
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28. Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape 2016-10-11
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29. Tanegashima: Guns, Rockets and Surf 2016-10-18
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30. Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia 2016-10-25
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32. Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage 2016-11-15
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33. Munakata: The Sea and Goddesses 2016-11-22
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34. Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi: Autumn Trekking 2016-11-29
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35. Hagi: The Cradle of Modern Japan 2016-12-13
