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Core Kyoto
Season 14 · Episode 12
Gozan Okuribi: Flames to Honor Ancestors and Connect with the Next World
0.028mSeptember 24, 2026
Bonfires are lit on the mountains to guide ancestors back to the afterlife after their visit in August. This tradition connects the living and the dead through prayer and strengthens community bonds.
Episodes
- Episode 1Bonsai: Harmonious Beauty and Eternal Life
- Episode 2Taitan Cooking: Steeped in the Full Flavor of Dashi Stock
- Episode 3Tsukemono: Vegetable Pickles Embody Wisdom and Expertise
- Episode 4Plasterers: Artisanal Beauty in Traditional Earthen Walls
- Episode 5Morning Tourism: Leisurely Activities to Clear the Mind
- Episode 6Tales of Sakura: Radiant Pink Blooms Reflect the Heart
- Episode 7The Art World's Genealogy: Respect for Creative Predecessors
- Episode 8Spirit Worship: Prayers to Dispel Curses and Bring Peace
- Episode 9Artisan Wisdom: A Bridge between Tradition and Science
- Episode 10The Rain: Wisdom for Living with Nature's Blessing
- Episode 11Kyo-yuzen Kimono: Fine Gold Accents Radiate Elegance
- Episode 12Gozan Okuribi: Flames to Honor Ancestors and Connect with the Next World