Core Kyoto
2013
Published on, 2 months ago
Core Kyoto
Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring 1 Season 4 Episode
28 min
2013
Published on, 2 months ago
Various locations in Kyoto have been famous cherry-blossom-viewing spots for 1,200 years. As spring approaches, the locals' actions revolve around thoughts of hanami. The cherries keep family ties strong; 3 generations gather once a year for hanami festivities. A 3rd-generation cherry gardener who conserves cherry trees and a photographer who has snapped Kyoto's cherries for about 40 years talk about the enduring allure of these flowers, which feature in bento meals and embroidery designs.
tradition
way of life
arts and culture
culture
kyoto, japan
japanese folklore
arts and crafts
history of japan
japanese cuisine
food culture
craftsmanship
japanese culture
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