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Festivals of Japan Series- Season 2

TRAVEL 2018 30 mins Episode(s): 12 english Japanese
This is the second season of the Festivals of Japan Series, which introduces various festivals around Japan. In this season, we will explore the festivals themselves, their histories, and the people responsible for preserving, cherishing, and passing on their traditions. From ancient processions, giant paper floats, fire festivals, and even fighting festivals, this program will surely help viewers see the importance of bonding within a community, and upholding local traditions.

Episode List: 
  1. Mikoji -Jisa, Anesa, and a 19-year-old Spring-
  2. Kintaikyo Bridge Festival -A Step Back in Time-
  3. Takaoka Mikuruma-yama Festival -Turning the Wheels of Tradition-
  4. Kiraigo -800 Years of Performing Hell Theater- 
  5. Nebuta Festival -Nebuta Master Creator's 365 days- 
  6. Jizo-bon Festival -Choraku Temple of the Valley-
  7. Yoshida Fire Festival -Japan's 3 Major Unusual Festivals-
  8. The 40th Otsuna Festival -Invigorating a Community-
  9. Omanto Festival -Land on This Horse- 
  10. Nagasaki Kunchi -A Ride on the Nanbansen-
  11. Nada Fighting Festival
  12. Toriou Festival -Fierce and Fiery Festival Fight-

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    Traditional Festivals of Japan
    2009 55 mins

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    Hikiyama Children's Kabuki -Cultured Entertainment for Common Folk-
    2017 30 mins

    [Festivals of Japan Season 1] The Hikiyama Children's Kabuki in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, has a history of over 250 years. However, with the recent decline in birthrates and an increasing aging population, its survival has been put under threat. Amidst this problem, the children of Komatsu City try their...
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    Okinoshima
    2017

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