Journeys in Japan
Season 7 Episode 1 - Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities
9.0 ?
2010
Documentary
Takachiho lies deep in the mountains of Miyazaki Prefecture, in Kyushu. It is believed to be the setting for Japan's creation myth. In winter, villagers perform sacred dances, known Yokagura, which have been passed down among the local community for more than 1,000 years. Both the performers and the audience immerse themselves in the world of myth and reaffirm the bonds that connect them.
Episodes in Season 7
1
Takachiho: Dancing for the Deities
28 min
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2
Miyako: The Island of Song
28 min
3
Koyasan: New Year at a Traditional Power Spot
28 min
4
Kushiro: The Crystalline Sounds of Winter
28 min
5
Okinoerabu Island: Home Away from Home
28 min
6
Kakunodate: Pride in the Samurai Tradition
28 min
7
Yatsugatake: Outdoor Winter Play
28 min
8
Kinosaki Onsen: Bathing in Tradition
28 min
9
Iwate Winter Rite
28 min
10
Okayama: Into the Deep Red
28 min
11
Chichibu: A Springtime Pilgrimage
28 min
12
Akiu: In the Footsteps of a Legendary Warlord
28 min
13
Mihonoseki: Land of the Gods
28 min
14
Ise-Shima: Experiencing a Lifestyle Close to Nature
28 min
15
Tendo: An Enduring, Evolving Passion for Wood
28 min
16
Nara: Tranquil Temples and Bountiful Blooms
28 min
17
Komatsu Kabuki Kids
28 min
18
A Taste of Nagasaki
28 min
19
Iejima: Resilient Land, Resilient People
28 min
20
Okayama: The Profound Spirit of the Rocks
28 min
21
Sabae: Eye on Design
28 min
22
Bounty of the Wild North: Cape Soya, Hokkaido
28 min
23
Hokkaido: Summer Gardens Under the Northern Sky
28 min
24
Hidden Village Kuma
28 min
25
Aomori: Out of This World
28 min
26
Akita: Swaying Lanterns Brighten Summer Nights
28 min
27
Deep Into Kurobe: Toyama Climbing
28 min
28
Uchikawa: A Retro River Townscape
28 min
29
Tanegashima: Guns, Rockets and Surf
28 min
30
Yubari: Mining the Nostalgia
28 min
31
Walking the Nakasendo: A Road to the Past
28 min
32
Chichibu: An Autumn Pilgrimage
28 min
33
Munakata: The Sea and Goddesses
28 min
34
Sacred Mt. Ishizuchi: Autumn Trekking
28 min
35
Hagi: The Cradle of Modern Japan
28 min
36
Isumi-Ichinomiya: Fresh Air and Laid-Back Living
28 min
