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The Samurai of the Sea: The Murakami Legacy

Around 500 years ago, sea traffic in the Seto Inland Sea was monitored and controlled by a group called the "Murakami Kaizoku." The word "kaizoku" translates to "pirates," but these seafarers weren't thieves; they actually helped to keep the area safe. In the second of two episodes about the Murakami Kaizoku, we go to the clan's island birthplace and visit a home that has many related historical artifacts. We also learn how the story of the Murakami Kaizoku is being told in fiction and drama.

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  • Originally Aired December 15, 2022
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created December 9, 2022 by
    Not_you
  • Modified November 25, 2023 by
    PolarGeek admin