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Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto

2013Returning Series14 Seasons240 Episodes5.0TMDB
NHK WORLD-JAPAN

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 3 · Episode 17

Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life

Oct 15, 2015·28m

Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu lies in the southwest of Kyoto Prefecture. On September 15, this shrine holds the Iwashimizu-sai. This some 1,000-year-old festival is held in prayer for the peace of all living things. In the darkness at 2 a.m., the mystical ritual begins with three mikoshi portable shrines, on which the deities ride, departing down the mountain. The scene is a living manifestation of ancient picture scrolls. Discover the Kyotoites' respect for life through this festival's rituals.

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When did Core Kyoto Season 3 Episode 17 air?

Core Kyoto Season 3 Episode 17 aired on October 15, 2015.

How long is Core Kyoto Season 3 Episode 17?

This episode runs for approximately 28 minutes.

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