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Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch over Children

Some 10,000 stone Jizo Buddhist statues dot the streets of Kyoto. At the end of summer, children gather at the street corners where the statues stand for lively Jizo Bon festivities. This annual event, where people pray for the health and success of their children, is also an opportunity for neighborhoods to strengthen their ties. Discover a cornerstone of ordinary Kyoto citizen's faith through the small, charming Jizo statues that are an integral part of local life.

English
  • Originally Aired October 6, 2016
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created October 2, 2016 by
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  • Modified October 2, 2016 by
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