Hometown Stories - Season 11 Episode 19 Building On a Sacred Tradition
Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture is a special place for local people. This spring, it held a major celebration, welcoming back the Gokaicho Festival which had been postponed due to COVID-19. Master builder Murai Kazuo has supported this traditional event for nearly 40 years. Due to failing health, he has decided to step down. His successor, Hanaoka Hirotaka, has limited experience. Will he be able to tackle his heavy responsibility and fulfill his key role in this historic festival?
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK, NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: lae astra
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First Air Date: Feb 06, 2011
Last Air date: Oct 27, 2024
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 259 Episode
Runtime: 30 minutes
IMDb: 0.00/10 by 0.00 users
Popularity: 7.142
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : way of life, hometown, culture, community spirit, social awareness, life story, working life
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Episode
A Toast to the God of Sake
Life Lessons From the Homeless
Conversations Without Words
Behind the Artist's Hand
Longing for the Power of Touch
Rapping for Fukushima
A Small Village with Big Ideas
Swordfish Fishing With My Father
The Power of Memories
Many Vines, One Family
Bomb Disposal Quest in Okinawa
Rebuilding Lives After the Kumamoto Earthquake
When the Sea Turned Red
Finding Freedom in the Pool
Auntie Baseball
The Future of Fukuoka's Food Stalls
Nuclear Waste Splits a Town
A Blind Teacher's Farewell
Building On a Sacred Tradition
Saving Lives on an Isolated Island
The Drumbeat of a Mother's Heart
The Future of an Ancient Ritual
Discovering Myself Through Dementia
A Burger Hangout in Okinawa
Building Bonds With Books
Building a Thatched-Roof, Building New Bonds
Okinawan Dance Flowers Far From Home
Ainu: Engaging the Power of Dialogue
Lighting the Way for Tradition
A Fresh Start on a Small Island