Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

11:15 PM to 11:25 PM

Monday 21 September

Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun and silly costumes - it originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.

Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 11:15 PM, Monday 21 September.

Topics

Arts ➝ Culture (without music)

General

Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics

Foreign Countries ➝ Expeditions