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Japanology Plus Season 8 Episode 21 Luck 2021

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In Japan, a great number of places, objects and customs are considered to be auspicious. Examples include beckoning cats called "maneki neko," and a special meal eaten on New Year's Day. Our guest is Shintani Takanori, who has been studying folk customs for many years. He explains the rituals and beliefs associated with visiting a shrine. He describes the complex meaning behind well-known customs. And he talks about a Japanese tendency to keep seeking out new sources of good fortune.

  • Released: 2021-10-07
  • Runtime: 28 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary, Talk
  • Stars: Peter Barakan
  • Director:

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