Journeys in Japan - Season 5 - Eps 31: Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth

2014-10-2128 min⭐ 9/10

In the center of Yamagata Prefecture, far to the north of Tokyo, 3 sacred mountains rise above the fertile Shonai Plain. Called Dewa Sanzan (the Three Mountains of Dewa), they comprise: Mt. Haguro; Mt. Yudono; and Mt. Gassan, the highest of the 3, at about 2,000 meters. These 3 mountains have been a major center for esoteric religious practices known as mountain worship for over 1,400 years. In Part 2, William immerses himself in a 3-day yamabushi training deep in the Dewa Sanzan mountains.

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Journeys in Japan

Title: Journeys in Japan

First Air Date: 2010-02-02

Last Air Date: 2024-12-03

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 9/10 (from 1 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 15

Total Episodes: 515

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Japan International Broadcasting (JIB), NHK

Synopsis

Journeys in Japan provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors travel the length of the country, exploring the culture, meeting the local people, visiting historic sites and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

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