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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

Best Historical Documentary on Feudal Japan Yet:

As a discriminating viewer of historical documentaries, I was somewhat disappointed at the fact that there were no decent documentaries on Japan, one of my favorite cultures. That is, until now. I saw this 3-hour documentary on PBS (opposite the American Idol finale) the other night and was totally swept up in it. Afterwards, I knew I had to order it on Amazon (which I did yesterday).

This is a great primer on the history of Japan from the 'Warlord Period' to the end of its isolation in the 19th century.... more info

Inside of the old Japanese empire!:

After being involved for more than 26 years in martial arts, visiting Japan, etc. I could only say that it is a great DVD. Richard Chamberlain (the protagonist of the TV miniseries "Shogun") narrates very vivid the stories. A great documentary for everyone interesting in Japanese culture, history and roots of Japanese martial arts (discipline, fearless, focus, etc.).

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