When did Core Kyoto Season 2 Episode 15 air?
Core Kyoto Season 2 Episode 15 aired on September 18, 2014.
Core Kyoto
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
Season 2 · Episode 15
Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage
Sep 18, 2014·28m
The Japanese believe their ancestors' spirits return from the other world to visit during Obon in mid-August. The Gozan-no-okuribi ceremony to send them off is held in Kyoto at the end of Obon on August 16. Bonfires are lit on 5 Kyoto mountains as guides for the spirits to find their way back safely. Watch the locals' prepare for this fiery traditional event in the Matsugasaki area of Kyoto, where 2 of the bonfires are lit, and discover the ancient customs of the living and the dead.
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How long is Core Kyoto Season 2 Episode 15?
This episode runs for approximately 28 minutes.
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