Journeys in Japan Season 6 Hokkaido: The Sacred Sounds of the Ainu 2015
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Hokkaido — the northernmost island of Japan — is known for its vast expanse of land and unspoiled nature. American shakuhachi player, Bruce Huebner, visits in early summer when the air is still crisp. He is on a journey to discover the culture of the Ainu, an indigenous people who have lived in Hokkaido for centuries. Suffering long years of discrimination and forced assimilation, their culture was in danger of vanishing. Now, they are reclaiming their customs and reinventing themselves.
- Released: 2015-07-14
- Runtime: 28 minutes
- Genre: Documentary
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