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Season 12 Episode
- Season 8 New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition
- Season 8 Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections
- Season 8 The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships
- Season 8 Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable
- Season 8 Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art
- Season 8 Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship
- Season 8 Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness
- Season 8 Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity
- Season 8 Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind
- Season 8 Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution
- Season 8 Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul
- Season 8 The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity
- Season 8 Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor
- Season 8 Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital
- Season 8 Warding Off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety
- Season 8 Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant Dazzling Beauty
Core Kyoto - Season 8 Episode 4 Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable
5.00 28 minutes Bamboo has long been used in architecture and everyday tools. Today the Kyoto bamboo industry is in decline due to lifestyle changes and the lack of bamboo craftsmen. One artisan uses traditional methods to create fashion accessories. A fence builder promotes bamboo through QR codes and artworks. A master craftsman developed fireproof bamboo and nurtures new talent to expand his market. Discover how the younger generation is working to revive interest in bamboo by infusing modern sensibilities.
