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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 6 · Episode 7

Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance

May 3, 2018·28m

Red and black demons beating drums and gongs dance through the streets of Kyoto's north in the Yasurai Matsuri, one of the city's three most curious festivals. In days of old, pestilence ran rampant every year when the cherry blossoms fell. Locals believed the 2 were linked, so with lively dances they lured deities of plagues under a bright umbrella to return them to the shrine for the year. Discover local beliefs through the lens of a festival that continues in this age of advanced medicine.

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When did Core Kyoto Season 6 Episode 7 air?

Core Kyoto Season 6 Episode 7 aired on May 3, 2018.

How long is Core Kyoto Season 6 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 28 minutes.

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