When did Core Kyoto Season 6 Episode 15 air?
Core Kyoto Season 6 Episode 15 aired on September 20, 2018.
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 6 · Episode 15
The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive
Sep 20, 2018·28m
The biggest event in the mountain village of Hirogawara in northern Kyoto is held in late August. Men hurl flaming bundles into the air to light a torch towering 20m high in prayer for good health and harvests. Originating from a fire prevention ritual held when the main local industry was charcoal making, villagers still start preparing months in advance. Discover the efforts being made to maintain this 300-year-old summer festival despite concerns for the future of this depopulating village.
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How long is Core Kyoto Season 6 Episode 15?
This episode runs for approximately 28 minutes.
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