S4·E33 The Festival for the Wind
Synopsis
For over 300 years, people in the town of Etchu-Yatsuo, in Toyama Prefecture, have held a festival in early September. The 11 local communities get together to hold a traditional festival, called "Owara Kaze no Bon" to pray to the god of the wind for calm weather and bountiful crops. The local people parade through their neighborhoods all night long, dancing to music played on stringed instruments, kokyu and shamisen. Only unmarried men and women up to their age of 25 can take part.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 33 of Journeys in Japan air?
Season 4, Episode 33 ('The Festival for the Wind') originally aired on October 15, 2013.
How long is Season 4 Episode 33 ('The Festival for the Wind')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Journeys in Japan.
What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 4 Episode 33?
For over 300 years, people in the town of Etchu-Yatsuo, in Toyama Prefecture, have held a festival in early September. The 11 local communities get together to hold a traditional festival, called "Owara Kaze no Bon" to pray to the god of the wind for calm weather and bountiful crops. The local peopl...