S5·E8 Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 8
- Air Date
- March 25, 2014
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The Kohoku region, north of Lake Biwa, is home to many culturally important Buddhist sculptures. The area around Nagahama City is known for its worship of the bodhisattva Kannon. Buddhist statuary - some over 1,000 years old - have been preserved by villagers, instead of being enshrined in temples. Our traveler Peter MacMillan meets some of these guardians and discovers their warm faith.
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When did Season 5 Episode 8 of Journeys in Japan air?
Season 5, Episode 8 ('Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities') originally aired on March 25, 2014.
How long is Season 5 Episode 8 ('Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 5 Episode 8?
The Kohoku region, north of Lake Biwa, is home to many culturally important Buddhist sculptures. The area around Nagahama City is known for its worship of the bodhisattva Kannon. Buddhist statuary - some over 1,000 years old - have been preserved by villagers, instead of being enshrined in temples. ...
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