Journeys in Japan · SEASON 5
Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship
Episode 30 · 2014-10-14
- Documentary
Episode overview
In the center of Yamagata Prefecture, far to the north of Tokyo, 3 sacred mountains rise above the fertile Shonai Plain. Called Dewa Sanzan (the Three Mountains of Dewa), they comprise: Mt. Haguro; Mt. Yudono; and Mt. Gassan, the highest of the 3, at about 2,000 meters. These 3 mountains have been a major center for esoteric religious practices known as mountain worship for over 1,400 years. In a 2-part series of Journeys in Japan, aikido master William Reed visits Dewa Sanzan to explore the practices of traditional mountain worship and to discover the ways in which the local people pay their respects to the mountains.
28 minutes
Season 5 episodes
1. Murakami: City of Salmon and Sake2014-01-28
2. Hiroshima: The City of Hope2014-02-04
3. A Passion for Mechanical Magic: Aichi2014-02-11
4. Kobe: Neighborhoods Reborn2014-02-25
5. Tochigi: Secret World of Samurai and Hot Spring2014-03-04
6. Sanriku: Lives Intertwined with the Sea2014-03-11
7. Nagatoro: Natural Forests and Pure Ice2014-03-18
8. Kohoku: Life Close to Buddhist Deities2014-03-25
9. Sanjo: Forging Tradition and Craftsmanship2014-04-01
10. Kyoto in Spring Part 1: Discovering Dolls' Day Traditions2014-04-08
11. Kyoto in Spring Part 2: Discovering the World of Incense2014-04-15
12. Kurashiki: Celebrating Heritage2014-04-22
13. A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 1: Kamakura - City of Nature, History and Tradition2014-05-06
14. A Day-Trip From Tokyo Part 2: Slow Train in Springtime Chiba2014-05-06
15. Takamatsu: Spirit of Craftsmanship2014-05-13
16. Yoshino, Nara: Awash in Pink Petals2014-06-10
17. Izumo: Land of Living Legends2014-06-17
18. Splashing and Chilling in Minakami2014-06-24
19. Wajima Lacquerware, Layers of Perfection2014-07-01
20. Celebrating the Landscape of Azumino2014-07-08
21. Kanazawa: Evolving Tradition2014-07-15
22. Outdoor Hokkaido Part 1: Shiretoko Wildlife Paradise2014-07-22
23. Outdoor Hokkaido Part 2: Into the Wilds of Kushiro2014-07-29
24. Iwate: Road to Recovery2014-08-05
25. Okinawa: The Land of Karate2014-08-12
26. Tomioka: Cradle of Japan's Modernization2014-08-19
27. Niyodo River: Pure Water of the Gods2014-08-26
28. Ine, Kyoto: Serenity by the Sea2014-09-16
29. Gujo-hachiman: Dancing in the City of Water2014-09-23
30. Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 1: Deep Mountain Worship2014-10-14
31. Dewa Sanzan, Yamagata Part 2: Yamabushi Training for Death and Rebirth2014-10-21
32. Kumamoto Prefecture: Appreciating Abundance2014-10-28
33. Into the Heart of Kyoto2014-11-04
34. Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture: Following the Old Mackerel Road2014-11-11
35. Savoring Fall on Shodoshima2014-11-18
36. Tomonoura: The Old Folks and the Sea2014-11-25
37. Izumo: Land of Legend and Folk Craft2014-12-02
38. Yokohama Stories2014-12-09
39. Echizen: The World of Washi2014-12-30
