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Old Meets New in Kumamoto

May 3, 201128 min
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Kumamoto—located in central Kyushu—is a regional economic and political hub. The city's symbol is Kumamoto Castle, rebuilt faithfully to its original state 400 years ago. Our reporter, Nelson, visits an old shopping district. He enjoys local delicacies and meets warm creative people in an emerging

Season 2 Episodes44

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E1

Ishinomaki City, Miyagi: Manga Land

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E2

Goto Islands, Nagasaki

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E3

Industrial Artisan Craftsmanship

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E4

Colorful Temple Tour!

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E5

Toba City, Mie: The Heartland of the Pearl

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E6

Himi, Takaoka and Gokayama, Toyama

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E7

Miura Peninsula, Kanagawa: A Great Get-Away on Tokyo's Doorstep

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E8

Abashiri City, Hokkaido: To the Land of Drift Ice

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E9

Mystical Kunisaki: A Journey Back in Time

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E10Now viewing

Old Meets New in Kumamoto

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Matsue, Shimane: Glimpses of Lafcadio Hearn

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Cape Muroto in Early Spring

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Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka

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Seki City, Gifu: City of Cutlery

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Kobe, Hyogo: Kobe Kokashita - An Arcade - A Wonderland Under the Tracks

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A Pilgrimage Back in Time: Kompira-san

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The Great Nature Along the Shimanto River

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Yamaguchi: Water's Power and Beauty

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Jewels in the Ocean: Ogasawara Islands

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A Precious Ecology: Ogasawara Islands

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Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture: Cormorant Fishing - An Ancient Tradition

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Breathtaking Landscapes

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Summertime, Easy Living: Niseko, Hokkaido

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Kazuno, Akita Prefecture: Mining a Vibrant Culture

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Getting Lost in Onomichi's Secret Alleys

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Nature Sanctuary: Oze's Marshland

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Miyama, Kyoto Prefecture

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A Vibrant Community: Yokohama Chinatown

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The Soul of Okinawan Music (1)

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The Soul of Okinawan Music (2)

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Mount Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture: The Power of the Majestic Volcano

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Subtropical Island Gem: Amami Oshima

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Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture: A City Steeped in Traditional Craft Rate

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Tono City, Iwate Prefecture: Discovering a Land of Legends

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Izakaya Pub Culture: The Heart of Japan

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The Flavor of Autumn

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Sado: A Stage for Tradition

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Blessings from the Mountains

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Seto City, Aichi Prefecture: Home of Setomono Pottery

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Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture: Paradise of Peace

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Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture: Exotic Nagasaki

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Nature's Great Amusement Park: Hakone

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Kujukurihama, Chiba Prefecture: Living the Beach Life

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The Rokko Mountain Range, Kobe: Mountain Climbing in Kobe's Backyard

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Episode Summary

"Old Meets New in Kumamoto" is episode 10 of Journeys in Japan season 2. It aired on May 3, 2011.