Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto
2013 · Documentary
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The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
1.Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life2.Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time3.Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class4.Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto5.Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region6.Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion7.Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived8.Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation9.Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times10.Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul11.The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments12.Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All13.Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds14.Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community15.The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul16.Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition17.Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence18.A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future