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TRAVEL

Visiting Sacred Places of the Tohoku Region

TRAVEL 2011 15 mins Episode(s): 34 ~ english English
Even today, people in the Tohoku region reverently conserve traditional customs and natural environments. Their viewpoints may have the potential to uncover hidden clues as to how to solve the problems and contradictions of our bewildering modern society, as well as hints for the Japanese who are reconsidering their identity.

Searching for “sacred places for the people”, this program will continue to enchant the hearts of viewers.

*16 episodes available in English and Chinese.

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    Toriou Festival -Fierce and Fiery Festival Fight-
    2018 30 mins

    The "Toriou Festival" of Imari City, Saga Prefecture dates back to the mid-to-late 14th century. It is said to have originated from the defeat of warrior Kikuchi Takeshige against Ashikaga. Fleeing to the Ozato Region, Takeshige trained to withstand fire, originating this fiery and dangerous festival tradition. As sparks fly...
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    Handa Floats Festival -The Pride of the People-
    2017 30 mins

    In the spring festival of Handa City,  Aichi Prefecture, a total of 31 floats are pulled through 10 districts. Once every five years, the Handa Floats Festival sees the gathering of all 31 floats in one place, vastly entertaining its large crowd of onlookers. Following the people preparing for the...
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    Shikekinu -Silk weaving from two types of silkworms-
    2015

    In the city of Nanto, Toyama Prefecture,  textile production has been an essential part of its history since the Sengoku Period, around the 16th century. Within this city, there is a factory called Matsui Weaving Industry, which specializes in the production of Shikekinu Silk. Shikekinu Silk is a textile that...
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    'Akagyu Beef' from Aso Aso city, Kumamoto Pref.
    2015 30 minutes

    One of Kumamoto's main productions is 'Akagyu beef' from Aso city, where cattle are raised in the beautiful prairies at Mt. Aso's foot. Not many people know this, but to maintain Aso's wonderful landscape, Akagyu cattle are needed there. With the stunning nature of Mt. Aso with its five peaks,...
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