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Season 13 · Episode 13
Aizu: Heartland of the Samurai
0.028mJuly 23, 2026
In Aizu, samurai values of loyalty and firm resolve survived devastating defeat and drove a remarkable recovery. We explore how that spirit has shaped the area's sake, craft beer, and lacquerware.