Core Kyoto - Season 2 Episode 16 Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain
Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous worldwide for the vermillion shrine gates that line the paths in the mountain behind it, where its origins lie. Worshippers seeking happiness have visited this sacred ground where the deities rest for centuries. One family prays religiously every month for business prosperity. Another has the divided spirit of the deity protecting their home and business. Kyotoites live for the future, every day in thanks, through the shrine that embodies their unwavering faith.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Gary Tegler
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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013
Last Air date: Jan 23, 2025
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 223 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 3.916
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : tradition, way of life, arts and culture, culture, kyoto, japan, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, history of japan, japanese cuisine, food culture, craftsmanship, japanese culture
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Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-white Universe
Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana
Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time
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Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance
Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace
Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship
Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates
Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital
Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk
Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage
Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain
Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality
Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy
Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature
Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present