Samurai Castles
Goryokaku may be star-shaped, like European fortresses, but it was designed by a samurai. It became a symbol of Japan in transition in the mid-1800s, after 250 years of seclusion and peace
Samurai Castles airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 9:10 AM, Saturday 24 October. (New.)
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