Focus Japan

Screening of NHK documentary films on Japan’s history, literature, art, culture and heritage. Organised with the support of NHK World and Embassy of Japan, New Delhi 

 

The People and Their Emperor (50 min; English)

Japan’s Imperial system is considered to have a 2,000 year old history. A series of esoteric rituals accompany an Emperor’s ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne. The film presents a re-enactment of one such ritual where the Emperor is believed to dine with Shinto deities. At a time when there are only 3 heirs to the throne, the film also takes a closer look at what this could mean for the people of Japan and the Imperial system

 

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/4001340/