Document 72 Hours - S07E08: Valentine's Day at the Shrine

Name: Valentine's Day at the Shrine
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2016-03-18

Mar 18, 2016DocumentarySeason 7, Episode 8

In Fukuoka Prefecture, there is a unique shrine dedicated to a deity of love. The approach to the shrine and its gate are adorned with hearts, and it has become a magnet for people in love, dreaming of getting married, or hoping for wedded bliss. But recently, a surprising number of visitors say they have never fallen in love with someone. People in love with the idea of falling in love come here to ask for divine help in finding their ideal partner. For 3 days around Valentine's Day, when the shrine is at its busiest with over 1,000 visitors from across Japan, we listened to the thoughts of people placing their hopes in the shrine's deity of love.

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Document 72 Hours S07E08 Synopsis

Document 72 Hours "Valentine's Day at the Shrine" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2016-03-18, this episode is part of Season 7 of Document 72 Hours. With a runtime of 25m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In Fukuoka Prefecture, there is a unique shrine dedicated to a deity of love. The approach to the shrine and its gate are adorned with hearts, and it has become a magnet for people in love, dreaming of getting married, or hoping for wedded bliss. But...