Explore Japan - Season 1 Episode 6 The Somin Naked Festival
The Somin Naked Festival has been passed down for more than one thousand years at a mountain temple, deep in snowy Northern Japan. This physically demanding, purification rite is held annually in the coldest month of the year—February. Hundreds of men gather at the rustic Kokuseki-ji temple on New Year’s Eve according to the lunar calendar. Wearing only fundoshi loincloths, they embark on a nightlong test of endurance in a bid to ward off evil and invite in fortune. On this program, Canadian TV personality Kyle Card makes his way to Oshu, in southern Iwate, to join in this enigmatic festival. First, he must purify himself in advance of the ritual. He adheres to a strict Zen shojin diet. Later, he sits Zazen at a training temple to practice asceticism and focus his mind for the harsh festival. Kyle experiences the pain, the thrill, and the glory. He gains firsthand insights into the significance of the Naked Festival—an experience beyond his wildest dreams.
First Air Date: Nov 25, 2016
Last Air date: Apr 15, 2022
Season: 1 Season
Episode: 21 Episode
Runtime: 26 minutes
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Popularity: 3.271
Language: Japanese, English
Season
Season 1
Episode
Koshu: The Miraculous Wine
Japan-discovery, Self-discovery: Exchange Students in Tokyo
My Life with Aikido
Delivering to Space
Peru & Japan Fusion of Cuisine
The Somin Naked Festival
The World of Miniatures
The Manufacturing Spirit and Sustainability
Japanese Gardens, Aesthetic Encounters
Going Beyond Tradition: The Challenge of Craftspeople in Kyoto
Innovative Japanese Bread
Capturing Masters’ Workmanship
MUSIC TRUNK: Journey to Discover the Roots of Japanese Sound
Anime Dramatic Tours
The Captivating World of Escape Games
The Alluring Beauty of Japanese Gardens
Journey Through the Woodland
Sweet Revolutionary: Mastering the Art of Marketing Wagashi
Best Eats and Hidden Gems
Roji: Kyoto’s Hidden Alleys
JAPANorama Rumble
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