MATSURI: The Heartbeat of Japan Season 1 Episode 13 2023
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In Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, the first week of the new year culminates in Oniyo: the night of the oni, or demon. Six giant torches, measuring 13 meters and weighing 1.2 tons, are moved around a shrine precinct. They create a shadow in which the oni can emerge. One torch is taken to the river, where the oni conducts a ritual that cleanses people of their troubles. This matsuri also recounts a 1,600-year-old story about a local hero defeating an outlaw—who goes on to become the oni.
- Released: 2023-03-19
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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- Source: Layarstar
