Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan

11:30 AM to 11:40 AM

Monday 23 December

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 HD at 11:30 AM, Monday 23 December.

Topics

Arts ➝ Culture (without music)

General

Education ➝ Science ➝ Factual Topics

Foreign Countries ➝ Expeditions