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.
| Title | Core Kyoto - Season 5 Episode 15 Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Cast | Gary Tegler |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | |
| Keyword | 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 |
| First Air Date | Feb 28, 2013 |
| Last Air date | Nov 28, 2024 |
| Season | 12 Season |
| Episode | 220 Episode |
| Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 5.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
| Popularity | 55.966 |
| Language | Japanese, English |
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