Kotohira, in western Kagawa Prefecture, developed around the famous shrine complex known as Kotohira-gu. Some 2 million tourists visit annually from all over the world. In the olden days, pilgrims who came from around the country bought Uchiwa paper fans as souvenirs, and enjoyed eating the local specialty Sanuki noodles. Shizuka Anderson from Canada experiences the culture of hospitality that developed around these pilgrimages.
Duration: 28 minutes and 3 seconds
Episode Number: 528
No future air times were found for this episode.
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.
The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
Sun, Sep 28 | 10:30 A.M. | Journeys In Japan NH Create (11.4) |
Sun, Oct 5 | 10:30 A.M. | Journeys In Japan NH Create (11.4) |
Sun, Oct 12 | 10:30 A.M. | Journeys In Japan NH Create (11.4) |
Sun, Oct 19 | 10:30 A.M. | Journeys In Japan NH Create (11.4) |
Sun, Oct 26 | 10:30 A.M. | Journeys In Japan NH Create (11.4) |
WENH-TV Ch. 11 Durham
WLED-TV Ch. 48 Littleton
WEKW-TV Ch. 18 Keene
W50DP-D Ch. 50 Hanover
W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg
NHPBS - 11.1
Explore - 11.2
World - 11.3
Create - 11.4
Kids - 11.5
All of our channels and NHK World Japan are streaming LIVE ONLINE and on the PBS App, available on most devices.