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The People and Their Emperor

Japan's Imperial system is said to have over 2,000 years of history. A series of esoteric rituals accompany an Emperor's accession. The program was able to reenact one such ritual, in which the Emperor is believed to dine with Shinto deities. A closer look at these traditions reveals how the Imperial institution has shifted with the times, and with the people. At a time when there are only 3 heirs to the throne, we take a look at what this could mean for the people of Japan and their Imperial system, based on newly-found information.

English
  • Originally Aired October 5, 2019
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Network NHK
  • Created October 9, 2019 by
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  • Modified October 9, 2019 by
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