Embark on a video journey through culture and
history!
Yokoso! Explore another side of Japanese culture as professor of
anthropology and archaeology Dr. Dwayne L. Merry takes you through the cities
and countryside of this exquisite land. Enjoy the rare privilege of observing
Sumo wrestlers in training before taking your place ringside at a traditional
match. Mingle with the crowds at the famous Senso-ji temple in Asakusa and
participate in a wedding ceremony at the Meiji Shrine. Depart for the island of
Hokkaido to learn about the traditions and culture of the Ainu, and stop past
the hot mineral springs of Noboribetsu. Visit the massive Osaka Castle, the
beautiful and ancient temples of Nara, and get swept up in the colorful
excitement of the annual Gion Matsuri celebration in Kyoto. Then travel to
Shikoku to join the pilgrims visiting the island's 88 temples and observe a rice
planting ceremony before concluding your journey with a rafting trip through the
incredibly scenic Iya valley.
Visit:
Tokyo
Shiraoi
Noboribetsu
Kobe
Osaka
Nara
Kyoto
Kanazawa
The Iya Valley
and more!
Format: Color, full-frame, stereo sound, NTSC
Approximate Run Time: 47 minutes
Encoding: All regions
Other Features: Interactive menus
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