Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
Kagura is a form of votive music and dance that started over a thousand years ago. Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture has a hall dedicated to year-round kagura performances, and 22 kagura troupes
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 1:15 AM, Wednesday 23 September.
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