Shiro Sano Narrates! PR Video Released for the 1300th Anniversary of 'Izumo Fudoki'
A PR video for the 'Izumo Fudoki,' narrated by Shiro Sano, has been released to commemorate its 1300th anniversary in 2033.
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 19:00
The "Izumo Fudoki," the only ancient Fudoki (record of provincial customs and geography) that has been preserved in an almost complete form, will celebrate its 1300th anniversary in 2033. To commemorate this, a promotional video has been created to share the charm of the "Izumo Fudoki" nationwide.
The video is set in "Oni no Shitaburui" in Okuizumo Town. It presents the mysterious landscape created by the rapid currents of the river and the Fudoki legends associated with it, incorporating drone footage and explanations from researchers. The narration is provided by actor Shiro Sano, who hails from Shimane Prefecture.
We plan to add more videos towards 2033, so please look forward to them!
■ Video Release Date
Monday, March 30, Reiwa 8 (2026)
■ Video Details
Published on the Ancient Culture Center YouTube channel "Shimokoda Channel"
・"Izumo Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Chapter ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/01cJ7Jxk1o8
・[English Subtitled Version] "Izumo Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Chapter ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/lxFQPEIaWLA
The video is set in "Oni no Shitaburui" in Okuizumo Town. It presents the mysterious landscape created by the rapid currents of the river and the Fudoki legends associated with it, incorporating drone footage and explanations from researchers. The narration is provided by actor Shiro Sano, who hails from Shimane Prefecture.
We plan to add more videos towards 2033, so please look forward to them!
■ Video Release Date
Monday, March 30, Reiwa 8 (2026)
■ Video Details
Published on the Ancient Culture Center YouTube channel "Shimokoda Channel"
・"Izumo Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Chapter ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/01cJ7Jxk1o8
・[English Subtitled Version] "Izumo Fudoki" EPISODE 1 Nita-gun Chapter ~Koiyama~ https://youtu.be/lxFQPEIaWLA
FAQ
What is 'Izumo Fudoki'?
It is a record of ancient Japanese geography and legends, and the only Fudoki that remains in an almost complete form among existing ones.
Why did Shiro Sano provide the narration?
Shiro Sano, an actor from Shimane Prefecture, was chosen to convey the culture of his hometown nationwide.
What kind of videos will be released in the future?
New PR videos related to 'Izumo Fudoki' are planned to be continuously released towards its 1300th anniversary in 2033.