Journeys in Japan · SEASON 5
Okinawa: The Land of Karate
Episode 25 · 2014-08-12
- Documentary
Episode overview
Okinawa, the southernmost prefecture of Japan, was formerly an independent kingdom, known as Ryukyu. Even today, the distinctive local traditions and culture from the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom are kept alive in the islands of Okinawa. An important part of this heritage is karate. Now practiced as a sport around the world, karate originated as a martial art that was practiced in secret, with esoteric teachings passed down from one generation to the next by the Ryukyu nobility and warriors. On this episode of Journeys in Japan, aikido master William Reed travels to Okinawa to discover the essence of karate in its homeland.
28 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake2014-01-28
2. Hiroshima: The City of Hope2014-02-04
3. A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi2014-02-11
4. Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn2014-02-25
5. Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring2014-03-04
6. Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea2014-03-11
7. Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice2014-03-18
8. Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities2014-03-25
9. Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship2014-04-01
10. Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions2014-04-08
11. Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense2014-04-15
12. Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage2014-04-22
13. A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition2014-05-06
14. A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba2014-05-06
15. Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship2014-05-13
16. Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals2014-06-10
17. Izumo: Land of Living Legends2014-06-17
18. Splashing and Chilling in Minakami2014-06-24
19. Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection2014-07-01
20. Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino2014-07-08
21. Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition2014-07-15
22. Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise2014-07-22
23. Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro2014-07-29
24. Iwate: Road to Recovery2014-08-05
25. Okinawa: The Land of Karate2014-08-12
26. Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization2014-08-19
27. Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods2014-08-26
28. Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea2014-09-16
29. Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water2014-09-23
30. Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship2014-10-14
31. Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth2014-10-21
32. Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance2014-10-28
33. Into the Heart of Kyoto2014-11-04
34. Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road2014-11-11
35. Savoring Fall on Shodoshima2014-11-18
36. Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea2014-11-25
37. Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft2014-12-02
38. Yokohama Stories2014-12-09
39. Echizen: The World of Washi2014-12-30
