Shiro Sano Narrates! PR Video Released for the 1300th Anniversary of "Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki"
A promotional video has been released to commemorate the 1300th anniversary of "Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki" in 2033. The video, narrated by actor Shiro Sano, showcases the natural beauty and folklore of Oninotabashiri in Okuizumo Town. It was released on March 30, 2026, and is available on the Ancient Culture Center's YouTube channel.
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The "Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki," the only ancient fudoki that has been preserved in almost complete form, will celebrate its 1300th anniversary in 2033. To commemorate this, a promotional video has been created to promote the charm of "Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki" nationwide.
The video is set in "Oninotabashiri" in Okuizumo Town. It features drone footage and explanations by researchers about the mysterious landscape created by the rapid currents of the river and the folklore related to the fudoki. The narration is provided by actor Shiro Sano, who is from Shimane Prefecture.
We plan to add more videos towards 2033, so please look forward to them!
■ Video Release Date
March 30, Reiwa 8 (Monday)
■ Video Details
Published on the Ancient Culture Center YouTube channel "Shimakoda Channel"
・"Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Edition ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/01cJ7Jxk1o8
・[English Subtitled Version] "Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Edition ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/lxFQPEIaWLA
The video is set in "Oninotabashiri" in Okuizumo Town. It features drone footage and explanations by researchers about the mysterious landscape created by the rapid currents of the river and the folklore related to the fudoki. The narration is provided by actor Shiro Sano, who is from Shimane Prefecture.
We plan to add more videos towards 2033, so please look forward to them!
■ Video Release Date
March 30, Reiwa 8 (Monday)
■ Video Details
Published on the Ancient Culture Center YouTube channel "Shimakoda Channel"
・"Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Edition ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/01cJ7Jxk1o8
・[English Subtitled Version] "Izumo-no-Kuni Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Edition ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/lxFQPEIaWLA