The popular NHK variety show "Bura Tamori" (General), in which comedian Tamori visits various towns, will air a segment titled "Kawasaki Daishi: Japan's leading first shrine visit spot - Uncovering the secret of its popularity" on December 13th at 7:30 PM. Kawasaki Daishi is one of Japan's leading first shrine visit spots, bustling with worshippers during the New Year. What is the secret behind the precious principal image, its surprising connection to the Tokugawa Shogun, and the mysterious U-turn approach to the shrine? Kawasaki Daishi in Kanagawa Prefecture is famous for warding off evil spirits. During the New Year, it is one of Japan's leading first shrine visit spots, bustling with worshippers. Tamori will reveal the secret behind its popularity over two episodes.
What is the true identity of the "glowing principal image" that a fisherman discovered in the sea during the Heian period? And what does it mean that the popularity of the shrine as a talisman rose in the Edo period after the Tokugawa Shogun visited it? We also look into the surprising reason behind the mysterious U-turn on the approach to the shrine that leads out of the main hall.
Tamori's travel partner will be NHK Hiroshima announcer Mana Sato, and the narration will be provided by singer-songwriter Aimyon.
