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S2021 E Core Kyoto mini Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch over Children

本集简介

Stone Jizo Buddhist statues dot the streets of Kyoto. In summer, children gather at the street corners where the statues stand for lively Jizo Bon festivities. This event, where people pray for the health and success of their children, is a chance for neighborhoods to strengthen their ties. Discover a cornerstone of ordinary Kyoto faith.

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2021/07/29 S2021 E

Core Kyoto mini Maki-e: A Sumptuous World of Gold and Black

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust sprinkled on a jet-black background. Producing the dazzling effect is a time-consuming process.

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2021/08/04 S2021 E

Core Kyoto mini Furniture Restoration: Giving Life to Treasured Heirlooms

The furniture cleaning industry is sustained by many Kyotoites' desire to cherish and hand down their belongings over generations. The techniques used to restore paulownia-wood chests, which are used for kimono, to their former glory has been handed down over 3 generations. Discover Kyotoites' respect for history and continuity.

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S2021

2021-01-21

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