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Core Kyoto - Season 5 Episode 15

Core Kyoto - Season 5 Episode 15 - Documentary TV Shows 28:14. story about Japanese believe their ancestors' spirits visit in mid-August. To safely guide the spirits back to the other world, they light bonfires on 5 mountains in the Gozan-no-okuribi ceremony. The residents charged with the Hidari-daimonji bonfire solemnly uphold the traditional spirit of prayer and allow only local participation. Here, a large torch is used to transport the fire from the temple at the foot of the mountain. Discover the customs that continue to bind the living and the dead in Kyoto.

Released: Feb 28, 2013

Runtime: 28:14

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Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN