Journeys in Japan (2010)

Episode Overview

In the Izumo region of Shimane Prefecture, a place renowned for its annual gathering of deities from all over Japan, our reporter delves into the heart of Japanese mythology on this episode of Journeys in Japan. They visit a workshop that crafts one of the largest Shimenawa sacred ropes destined for the Izumo Grand Shrine. Along the way, they meet local artisans creating distinctive folk art as tributes to the gods. Jaime Lopez, a wire artist hailing from Chile, examines the profound bond between the people of Japan and their divine beings.