A DAY-TRIP FROM TOKYO PT.1 Kamakura: City of Nature, History and Tradition

Year 2014Episode 1330 minApr 29, 2014
A DAY-TRIP FROM TOKYO PT.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.

A DAY-TRIP FROM TOKYO PT.1 Kamakura: City of Nature, History and Tradition has aired on Apr 29, 2014
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