Japanology Plus
Season 11 Episode 12 - Kumano: The Practice of Shugendo
6.4 ?
2014
Documentary, Talk
Shugendo is a uniquely Japanese spiritual tradition known for its grueling ascetic practices. We explore its origins in the heavily forested mountains of Kumano, and learn about practitioners.
Episodes in Season 11
1
Active Seniors
28 min
2
Forestry
28 min
3
Japanophiles: Matthew Headland
28 min
4
20th Anniversary Special Part 1
28 min
5
20th Anniversary Special Part 2
28 min
6
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28 min
7
New Roles for Vacant Homes
28 min
8
Japanophiles: Nicoleta Oprisan
28 min
9
Wakocha: Japanese Black Tea
28 min
10
Plastic Models
28 min
11
Food Tech Products
20 min
12
Kumano: The Practice of Shugendo
28 min
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18
Japanophiles: Stephanie Crohin
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19
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20
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28 min
21
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28 min
22
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28 min
23
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24
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