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S6 · E18 — The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty
S6:E18 · The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty
20 episodes in this season
Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends
28 min
Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past
Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude
An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition
Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality
Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii
Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance
Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty
Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden
Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance
Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital
Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine
Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture
Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance
The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive
The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion
Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty
The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty
Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits
End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times
