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.Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses2.A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life3.Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking4.Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers5.Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-white Universe6.Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana7.Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time8.Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital9.Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance10.Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace11.Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship12.Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates13.Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital14.Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk15.Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage16.Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain17.Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality18.Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy19.Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature20.Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present