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Core Kyoto
Season 12 · Episode 17
Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties
0.028mDecember 12, 2024
The Tayama Hana Odori is held to pray for rain in Minamiyamashiro, a major Uji tea producer. The village is facing depopulation, and this festival brings long-time locals and newcomers together.
Episodes
- Episode 1Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine
- Episode 2Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste
- Episode 3Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation
- Episode 4Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details
- Episode 5Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art
- Episode 6The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages
- Episode 7Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life
- Episode 8Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite
- Episode 9Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rituals
- Episode 10Modern Fashion: A New Wave of Style Born from Tradition
- Episode 11Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity
- Episode 12Lake Biwa Canal: A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital
- Episode 13The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive
- Episode 14Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes its Treasures and Lore into the Future
- Episode 15Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print
- Episode 16Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life
- Episode 17Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties