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Journeys in Japan - Season 9 Episode 32

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Title: Journeys in Japan - Season 9 Episode 32
Genre: Documentary
Country: United States of America
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Cast: Bill Sullivan
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Keyword: japan, travel, travelogue, japanese cuisine, japanese culture

Overview:The Houki-cho district lies in the west of Tottori Prefecture close to the foot of volcanic Mt. Daisen. It has a population of around 11,000, most of whom live from farming and rearing cattle. The town lies on an ancient trail once used by the pilgrims who made their way to Izumo Shrine, one of the most venerated Shinto sites in Japan. Because of this proximity, ancient legends of the gods have been kept alive in Houki-cho. Once a year, in October, the local people gather to conduct a traditional ritual that has been passed down through countless generations. The ritual has its roots in an ancient legend that the deity worshipped at the shrine was saved from a shipwreck by octopuses. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, John Daub from the US visits Houki-cho, samples the local specialties and meets the local people who are keeping the old ways alive.

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First Air Date: Feb 02, 2010 Last Air date: Aug 12, 2025 Season: 16 Season Episode: 535 Episode Runtime: 28:14 minutes Quality: HD IMDb: 2 / 10 by 1 users Popularity: 4.3515 Language: en

1. Traces of History: Exploring Around Hiroshima2018-01-09
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2. Yokkaichi: Bringing Back the Skies2018-02-06
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3. Tsubakuro-dake: New Year High Up in the Northern Alps2018-02-13
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4. Oita: Rest and Recuperation, Onsen Style2018-02-20
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5. Fukuoka: City of Food and Flavor2018-02-27
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6. Takada: Community and Tradition in Snow Country2018-03-06
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7. A Winter Wonderland of Ice: Eastern Hokkaido2018-03-27
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8. Hachinohe: Warmth in Winter2018-04-03
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9. Makabe: A Promise of Spring2018-04-10
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10. Toyama: A Food Culture Rich in Umami2018-04-24
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11. Following a Samurai Tea Master2018-05-08
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12. Okumusashi: Spring Forest Feast2018-06-05
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13. Agano River: Green Foliage and Spring Rituals2018-06-12
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14. Ashikaga and Tochigi: Cultivating Nature and Tradition2018-06-19
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15. Atami: The Spa Revival2018-06-26
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16. Nikko: Contemplating Its Architectural Jewels2018-07-03
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17. Tsugaru: Amateur Sumo, Indomitable Tradition2018-07-10
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18. Tsuwano: Painted Past, Vividly Present2018-07-17
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19. Remote Ojika Island: Portal to the Past2018-07-24
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20. Misugi: Taking it Slow in the Mountains2018-07-30
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21. Tobishima: Living Life on Island Time2018-08-06
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22. Yuki & Oyama: Neighbors with Interwoven Tradition2018-08-14
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23. Mt. Fuji: Climbing to the Sacred Realm2018-08-21
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24. Kita-Akita: Deep Connections with Nature2018-08-28
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25. Okushiri Island: Secret Gem Off Hokkaido2018-09-18
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26. Totsukawa: A Spiritually Charged Place of Beauty2018-09-25
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27. Iki: Island of Beauty and Promise2018-10-09
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28. The Lost Pirates of the Seto Inland Sea2018-10-16
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29. Kitayama Village: A Community with Unique Charms2018-10-23
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30. Mt. Gozaisho: Going Extreme2018-11-06
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31. Fukuoka: A City of Two Faces2018-11-13
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32. Houki-cho: Preserving the Past for the Future2018-11-27
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33. Kanazawa: A Legacy of Color2018-12-18
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34. Iriomote Island: A Small Piece of Paradise2018-12-25
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