Journeys in Japan - Season 16 Episode 3 Enku's 120,000 Smiles over Gifu
Roughly hewed, smiling statues of deities and Buddhas... A monk named Enku is believed to have sculpted some 120,000 in Gifu Prefecture, which are beloved to this day. We discover the stunning nature and culture of this area by following in the monk-sculptor's footsteps. We see where he practiced shugendo—rigorous mountain spiritual training; and where he stopped to create his charismatic statues. Actor Jonathan Senior travels to places associated with Enku to learn about his enduring legacy.
Year: 2024
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Bill Sullivan
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First Air Date: Feb 02, 2010
Last Air date: Dec 24, 2024
Season: 16 Season
Episode: 517 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 9.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 45.0177
Language: Japanese, English
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Enku's 120,000 Smiles over Gifu
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Hokuriku 2: The Golden Age of the Trading Ships and Their Legacy
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