When did NHK Documentary Season 16 Episode 2 air?
NHK Documentary Season 16 Episode 2 aired on April 5, 2014.
NHK Documentary
Hard-hitting documentary series that takes an in-depth look at some of the political, economic, and social challenges that Japan and our world is facing.
Season 16 · Episode 2
The Gods Move House Mysteries of Ise and Izumo
Apr 5, 2014·50m
Sengu is the ceremonial transfer of a god to its new home. The god moves house. By coincidence, Sengu was performed at Japan's 2 most important shrines in 2013, at both the Ise Jingu and the Izumo Taisha. Why have these unique house moving rites been observed for more than a thousand years? We delve deeply into the ancient mysteries and interconnectedness of the 2 Sengu rites to discover what they can tell us about the origins of the nation we now call Japan.
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How long is NHK Documentary Season 16 Episode 2?
This episode runs for approximately 50 minutes.
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