Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

4:50 AM to 5:00 AM

Saturday 28 February

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 at 4:50 AM, Saturday 28 February. (New.)

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Arts ➝ Culture (without music)

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