Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

5:50 PM to 6:00 PM

Saturday 18 October

The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 5:50 PM, Saturday 18 October.

Topics

Arts ➝ Culture (without music)

General

Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics

Foreign Countries ➝ Expeditions