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Daisen Miyuki -Ancient Dynasty Picture Scroll Revived at Mt. Daisen-

TRAVEL 2017 30 mins Episode(s): 1 english Japanese
Every three years, a festival is held at Daisen-ji, a temple devoted to worshipping Mount Daisen. Participants walk about 500 meters in a procession dressed in costumes of old and pray for good fortune. Set amidst the wonderful scenery of the magnificent Mount Daisen, this episode will detail the procession itself, behind-the-scene details, as well as the hopes and feelings of the locals and participants.

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Part of "Festivals of Japan - Season 1".

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