Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

4:10 AM to 4:20 AM

Tuesday 18 August

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 4:10 AM, Tuesday 18 August. (New.)

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