Hometown Stories - Season 6 Episode 15 Kasuga Taisha: A Divine Shrine for Daily Life
From ancient times, Japan's imperial court and shogunate have supported and protected Kasuga Taisha in Nara Prefecture as a means of praying for national peace and security. Known affectionately and reverently as "Kasuga-san", the shrine is deeply rooted in the lives of Nara locals who support the traditional rites and provide continuous donations. Some of the shrine supporters introduced in this program include a farmer who, for more than 60 years, has grown specially cultivated rice for offerings; pilgrims who venture deep within the sacred forest surrounding the shrine to offer prayers; and a man who hosts one of the shrine deities in his home in order to bring blessings to the community. The program thus provides an intimate portrait of the close bonds that have developed between the shrine and the local community over the centuries.
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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