S8·E35 Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit
- Episode
- Season 8, Episode 35
- Air Date
- December 12, 2017
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Karatsu Kunchi is a three-day festival held in November each year in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The highlight is the gigantic floats known as hikiyama that are hauled through the streets of the old town. This tradition has a history dating back more than 300 years. In 2016, the festival was included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. On this edition of Journeys in Japan, Kyle Card visits Karatsu to discover the spirit of Kunchi. He observes the 14 floats, which each belong to a different neighborhood. And he meets some of the men who make this event happen.
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When did Season 8 Episode 35 of Journeys in Japan air?
Season 8, Episode 35 ('Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit') originally aired on December 12, 2017.
How long is Season 8 Episode 35 ('Karatsu: Festival Floats, Deep Community Spirit')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Journeys in Japan Season 8 Episode 35?
Karatsu Kunchi is a three-day festival held in November each year in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. The highlight is the gigantic floats known as hikiyama that are hauled through the streets of the old town. This tradition has a history dating back more than 300 years. In 2016, the festival was incl...
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