Preserving a Midwinter Tradition
Hometown Stories · Season 15 · Episode 11
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual.
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Season
15
Episode
11
Air Date
04/May/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
25 min
Overview
Episode summary.
Every winter, a group of performers in Kikonai, Hokkaido drench themselves in freezing water in hopes of inviting a bountiful harvest and catch. We follow efforts to preserve this timeless ritual.
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