Overview
Flowers in bloom manifest the changing beauty of nature over time. Kyotoites treasure them as symbols of not only nature but life. Flower-inspired artworks are created in various fields in Kyoto. A Japanese-style painter uses folding fans as canvases. A metal artisan conveys the transience of flowers. A photographer confronts life by capturing withering flowers. A priest and his wife float seasonal flowers in water to comfort worshippers. Discover how Kyotoites express their love of flowers.
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11 - 1Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life February 16, 2023 -
11 - 2Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time March 02, 2023 -
11 - 3Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class March 16, 2023 -
11 - 4Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto April 13, 2023 -
11 - 5Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region April 20, 2023 -
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11 - 7Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived May 18, 2023 -
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11 - 10Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul July 06, 2023 -
11 - 11The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments August 03, 2023 -
11 - 12Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All August 17, 2023 -
11 - 13Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds September 07, 2023 -
11 - 14Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community October 05, 2023 -
11 - 15The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul October 19, 2023 -
11 - 16Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition November 02, 2023 -
11 - 17Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence November 16, 2023 -
11 - 18A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future December 07, 2023