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Season 6, Episode 16: The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion
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Kyoto has a particular profusion of Shinto shrines and festivals. The sacred and ritual objects, and priestly vestments used in Shinto are made in accordance with a 1,000-year-old system of conventions governing laws and religious rites called Yusoku Kojitsu. Discover the dedication of artisans as they adhere to rules dictating the form, color, materials and techniques used to craft divine objects.
All Episodes - Season 6
Episode 1
Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends
Episode 2
Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past
Episode 3
Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude
Episode 4
An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition
Episode 5
Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality
Episode 6
Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii
Episode 7
Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance
Episode 8
Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty
Episode 9
Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden
Episode 10
Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance
Episode 11
Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital
Episode 12
Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine
Episode 13
Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture
Episode 14
Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance
Episode 15
The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive
Episode 16
The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion
Episode 17
Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty
Episode 18
The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty
Episode 19
Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits
Episode 20
End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times