Episode 36: Adventuring in Ancient Japan

Adventuring in the past:  Japan from 5th to 11th century.  Blix takes us on an journey to the beginnings of Japanese history and culture - before the samurai.  Here you will find powerful emperors, strong men of the mountains, ninja, and maybe a cappa or two. 02:20 - What no Samurai!? 02:40 - Shifting from tribes to cities. 04:19 - How to get along and fit in with the people of this time. 10:20 - Honor, Buddhism, and Bushido. 11:20 - The seat of power. 12:45 - The Golden Age of Japan. 14:25 - Ninjas and politics.