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S5·E5 Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring

Episode
Season 5, Episode 5
Air Date
March 4, 2014
Runtime
28 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired March 4, 2014 28 min
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Synopsis

The hot spring resort of Yunishigawa is associated with an historic episode from the 12th century. Defeated in the Dan-no-Ura Battle, a group of fleeing Heike samurai settled deep in the mountains of present-day Tochigi Prefecture, where they found a source of hot springs. On Journeys in Japan, model and reporter Akane Nakajima visits the village. Interested in martial arts and the way of the samurai, she tries to identify with the samurai spirit through exchanges with Heike descendants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 5 of Journeys in Japan air?

Season 5, Episode 5 ('Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring') originally aired on March 4, 2014.

How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.

What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 5 Episode 5?

The hot spring resort of Yunishigawa is associated with an historic episode from the 12th century. Defeated in the Dan-no-Ura Battle, a group of fleeing Heike samurai settled deep in the mountains of present-day Tochigi Prefecture, where they found a source of hot springs. On Journeys in Japan, mode...

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