Spiritual Explorers

(10/05/2018–10/11/2025)

NHK World (JP)25 min

Japan - a country of timeless wonder and mystery. The deep spirituality of the Japanese has captured the hearts of many explorers in the past. The journey to uncover the essence of the Japanese spirit, begins.

Source: unknown Spiritual Explorers

Episodes

Season 1

S01E01

Obon

October 05, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S01E02

Mount Fuji

October 13, 2018 at 03:00 AM

S01E03

Kagura

February 21, 2020 at 03:00 AM

Season 2

S02E01

Zazen - A Way of Zen Wisdom

August 30, 2019 at 03:00 AM

Season 3

S03E01

Itadakimasu - Giving Thanks for Life

January 03, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S03E02

Naked Prayers

February 14, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S03E03

Snow

March 20, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S03E04

Oni: The Japanese Ogre

March 27, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S03E05

Bonsai: Nature in a Pot

September 27, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S03E06

Kumano: Deities of Nature

November 29, 2020 at 03:00 AM

S03E07

Mikawa's Tezutsu Fireworks

December 27, 2020 at 03:00 AM

Season 4

S04E01

Yamabushi: The Mountain Priests of Japan

January 31, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S04E02

Calamity and Ceremony

March 28, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S04E03

Community

June 27, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S04E04

Animism

July 25, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S04E05

Dancing for the Divine

August 29, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S04E06

ONI: Japanese Demonic Creatures

October 31, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S04E07

Shakuhachi / Blowing Zen

November 28, 2021 at 03:00 AM

S04E08

Katana: The Art of Discipline

December 26, 2021 at 03:00 AM

Season 5

S05E01

MUGEN NOH: A Journey into the World Beyond

July 31, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S05E02

AIKIDO: The Art of Peace

August 28, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S05E03

Shojin Ryori: The Philosophy of Eating

September 25, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S05E04

Mt. Hiei: Prayer Walking

October 30, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S05E05

Osorezan: Reuniting with the Dead

November 27, 2022 at 03:00 AM

S05E06

Tsugaru Shamisen: Music of the Spirit

December 25, 2022 at 03:00 AM

Season 6

S06E01

Namahage- Fearsome Guardians of Oga Peninsula

March 26, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S06E02

Wadaiko: Japanese Drum Ensemble

March 26, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S06E03

Karate: The Heart of Propriety

July 03, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S06E04

Yachimun: The Diversity of Okinawan Pottery

September 04, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S06E05

Nishimonai Bon Odori: Dancing with the Spirits

October 09, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S06E06

Biwa: Echoes of Ancient Times

November 06, 2023 at 03:00 AM

S06E07

Cleaning: A Ritual for the Soul

December 11, 2023 at 03:00 AM

Season 7

S07E01

Kishiwada Danjiri: A Divine Dash

January 01, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S07E02

Kyudo Self-Discipline

March 03, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S07E03

Kendo: The Spirit of Swordsmanship

August 05, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S07E04

Onsen: The Blessings of Hot Springs

August 26, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S07E05

Ikebana: Beauty as It Is

October 04, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S07E06

Miyadaiku: Woodworking for the Divine

November 29, 2024 at 03:00 AM

S07E07

Mt. Gassan: Climbing as a Form of Prayer

December 13, 2024 at 03:00 AM

Season 8

S08E01

Botanical Dyeing

January 03, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S08E02

Koyasan: The Sanctuary of Shingon Buddhism

February 14, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S08E03

Sake Brewing: Microbial Harmony

February 21, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S08E04

Jomon: 10,000 Years of Wisdom

August 30, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S08E05

Jujutsu: The Art of Flexibility

September 13, 2025 at 03:00 AM

S08E06

Wagashi: Nature in Sweets

October 11, 2025 at 03:00 AM