No.6 DVD recommendation: "Ise The Myths of a Sustainable World"
I purchased and watched a great DVD this week that focuses on the philosophy of sustainability that is practiced within Ise Jingu and by many of the people in the local community. The customs and traditions of Ise Jingu have been consistently followed for at least 2000 years. This is an amazing fact and definitely something you don't see in many other places around the world.
The DVD has English subtitles and some English voiceover so English speaking viewers can definitely understand the message throughout the 30 minute movie. Besides beautiful scenes of Ise Jingu and the surrounding natural landscape, the DVD talks about how Ise Jingu started and how people have continually carried out the traditions and culture of sustainability within the shrine.
The DVD is available at "Circle K" convenience stores in Ise City for 500 yen. Also, the DVD is region-free, so it would make a great souvenir to remember your time in Ise City.