”Kanchu-Misogi (Japanese Cold-Endurance Purification Ceremony) in Fukui City
[English subtitled] This is a video of Kanchu-Misogi (Japanese Cold-Endurance Purification Ceremony) which is held annually in January at Sakaenoyashiro Shrine in the center of Fukui City. The video was taken on January 21st, 2018.
Men in white Byakkon the white loincloth, women in white Nagajuban the white gown robe gather around and row boat in gestures singing songs which is a warm-up exercise called Tori-fune Gyouji (Bird Ship even). And next, they pour cold water on themselves.
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Sakura Walking in Fukui ふくい桜歩き
[ Japanese and English subtitled ] Let's walk around sakura (cherry blossoms) viewing spots in Fukui city. Sakura Street, Shinmei Shrine, Sakae-no-yashiro Shrine, The site of Fukui castle, Asuwa riverbank, Atagozaka, Asuwa Shrine, Mt. Asuwa. It's recommended for couples and families. Bilingual video distribution site GEN