Core Kyoto - Season 5 Episode 5 The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure
Incense is primarily made by mixing natural plant-derived scents. It lends rooms ambience to welcome guests and is used in grooming. Originally burned in prayer, it now enrichens everyday life in Kyoto. Kodo, or the way of incense, which arrived in Japan with Buddhism 1,500 years ago, has deep ties to the spiritual world. Aloeswood and other aromatic woods are cut to rice-sized pieces and appreciated following set protocols. Discover how incense is intertwined with the hearts of Kyotoites.
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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Episode
Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants
Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship
Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away
Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty
The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure
Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride
Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future
Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth
The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty
Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater
The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments
Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen
Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived
Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture
Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side
Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine
Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function
Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests
Ink Paintings: Insights into the Heart of Zen
Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People