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The Gods of Japan: An Infinite World of Spirits
In various different situations, Japanese people often pray to the gods. Their prayers may range from requests for help with major, life-changing events or they may be simple prayers for peace and security in daily life. Religious rituals also vary widely depending on the region. We travel across Japan, visiting shrines and other sacred sites to introduce the sometimes mysterious world of traditional religious observance in Japan.
Aired: Feb 04, 2015 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 28m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Enterprises
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01: Tsugaru: Enduring Winter for the Hot Festival02: Tosa: Land of Passionate People03: The Gods of Japan: An Infinite World of Spirits04: Aizu: Land of the Last Samurai05: Yakushima: Island of Primeval Forests06: Sanriku Railway: Back from the Brink07: Nihonbashi: The Bridge at the Center of Japanese Commerce08: The Shikoku Pilgrimage09: Dewa Sanzan: Mystic Mountains of Prayers10: Hakata Yamakasa: A Festival to Live For11: A Sushi Tour Around Japan12: Osaka: City of Waterways13: Owara Kaze no Bon: A Festival to Calm the Wind Gods14: The Kunisaki Peninsula: Mystical Festivals in a Spiritual Land15: Tsukemono: Japan's Pickled Soul Food16: Kanazawa: An Eternal Love of Beauty and Culture17: Notsuke Peninsula: Harsh Winters and Rich Seas18: Kinosaki Onsen: A Town of Hot Springs