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Season 6, Episode 3: Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude
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The year end begins in mid-December. Maiko and geiko pay their respects to teachers. Decorations and other seasonal goods enjoy brisk sales at markets, homes are decorated and osechi cuisine is prepared. On New Year's Eve people give thanks for the old year at Yasaka Jinja, and the next day the Toshigami deity brings the New Year to every home. Families exchange greetings and feast on osechi with gratitude to the deity. Discover how Kyotoites revere the New Year through their long-held customs.
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