Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

7:43 PM to 7:55 PM

Thursday 22 May

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 at 7:43 PM, Thursday 22 May.

Topics

Arts ➝ Culture (without music)

General

Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics

Foreign Countries ➝ Expeditions