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The Real Last Samurai: Katori Shinto-ryu

TRAVEL 2019 30 mins Episode(s): 1 none: None Japanese
The "Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu" is the oldest martial arts style that exists in Japan. Not only is it extremely popular within Japan, but it also has 30 branches across the globe. In Narita City in Chiba Prefecture, there is a dojo (training hall) where many foreign residents gather to train.

What attracted them to learn this ancient martial arts style?
We discover the beauty that lies behind the Katori Shinto-ryu.

Part of "Beauty of Japan- Season 2"!

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