Core Kyoto - Season 2 Episode 18 Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy
Dynastic culture thrived some 1,200 years ago in Heian-kyo, heavily influenced by mainland Asian, especially Chinese, culture. Over time, it developed its own idiosyncrasies and permeated all aspects of life: clothing, architecture and food. The invention of the kana syllabary spawned waka poetry, essays and novels. For 800 years the Reizei clan has kept the waka traditions and other aristocratic rituals alive. The roots of today's Japanese culture can be seen in elements of dynastic culture.
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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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