Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
The Kawanishi Dainenbutsu Kenbai dance tells the story of restless souls being guided to the Pure Land by the Buddha in the form of a monkey - in 2022, it became a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan airs on NHK World - Japan HD at 6:10 PM, Monday 5 May.
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