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Japanology Plus - Season 8 Episode 21 Luck

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In Japan, a great number of places, objects and customs are considered to be auspicious. Examples include beckoning cats called "maneki neko," and a special meal eaten on New Year's Day. Our guest is Shintani Takanori, who has been studying folk customs for many years. He explains the rituals and beliefs associated with visiting a shrine. He describes the complex meaning behind well-known customs. And he talks about a Japanese tendency to keep seeking out new sources of good fortune.

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First Air Date: Apr 03, 2014

Last Air date: Feb 13, 2025

Season: 12 Season

Episode: 329 Episode

Runtime: 28 minutes

IMDb: 6.40/10 by 5.00 users

Popularity: 54.899

Language: English, Japanese