Overview
Belief in imaginary, spiritual dragons arrived from mainland Asia and differs in Shinto and Buddhism. The blue dragon, as water deity, is one of the directional guardians believed to defend the ancient capital to the east. In Shinto, the water deity appears in various guises at shrines. In Buddhism, dragons ward off fires, bring the virtuous rain of Dharma, and often adorn the ceilings of lecture halls at Zen temples. Trace the dragon's footprints in worships and culture throughout the city.
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10 - 2Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture January 20, 2022 -
10 - 3Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery February 03, 2022 -
10 - 4Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings February 10, 2022 -
10 - 5Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts February 17, 2022 -
10 - 6Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil March 03, 2022 -
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10 - 8Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients March 24, 2022 -
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10 - 10Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables April 21, 2022 -
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10 - 13Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor June 02, 2022 -
10 - 14Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields June 16, 2022 -
10 - 15The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations July 07, 2022 -
10 - 16Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto July 21, 2022 -
10 - 17Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations August 11, 2022 -
10 - 18Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair August 18, 2022 -
10 - 19New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper September 01, 2022 -
10 - 20Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital October 06, 2022 -
10 - 21The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom October 20, 2022 -
10 - 22Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine November 24, 2022 -
10 - 23The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital December 08, 2022