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Matsuri: The Heartbeat of Japan
07:15 am - 07:28 am Monday, September 21
WLIW NHK World
21.3
REPEAT
5182-001
Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun, silly costumes. It originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero, who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.
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2026
English
Stereo
Variety
Local Cultures
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