47 Ronin Animatronic Mechanical Clock in Ako 忠臣蔵

The 47 Ronin is a famous story of revenge and loyalty. In their hometown of Ako in Hyogo Prefecture, there's a mechanical clock that shows their story several times a day with animatronics acting out several scenes.
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[@Kortik]

are they goin to play this on New Years Eve?

[@RoninDave]

haven't been there in a few years but I assume it still plays several times a day

[@Kortik]

@@RoninDave cool but I meant on TV do they usually make 47 Ronin play or movie every new year eve? like its tradition isn't it?

[@RoninDave]

@@Kortik I think on NHK they broadcast a documentary on them but I don't know if on New Years Eve