Name: Journeys in Japan - Season 9 Episode 32 Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future
Genre: Documentary
Released: 01 Jan 1970
Rating: 9.00

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Journeys in Japan - Season 9 Episode 32 Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future

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The Houki-cho district lies in the west of Tottori Prefecture close to the foot of volcanic Mt. Daisen. It has a population of around 11,000, most of whom live from farming and rearing cattle. The town lies on an ancient trail once used by the pilgrims who made their way to Izumo Shrine, one of the most venerated Shinto sites in Japan. Because of this proximity, ancient legends of the gods have been kept alive in Houki-cho. Once a year, in October, the local people gather to conduct a traditional ritual that has been passed down through countless generations. The ritual has its roots in an ancient legend that the deity worshipped at the shrine was saved from a shipwreck by octopuses. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, John Daub from the US visits Houki-cho, samples the local specialties and meets the local people who are keeping the old ways alive.

Year: 2024

Genre: Documentary

Country: Japan

Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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First Air Date: Feb 02, 2010

Last Air date: Oct 22, 2024

Season: 15 Season

Episode: 513 Episode

Runtime: 28 minutes

IMDb: 9.00/10 by 1.00 users

Popularity: 42.867

Language: Japanese, English

Keyword : japan, travel, travelogue, japanese cuisine, japanese culture

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