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Season 12 Episode
- Season 10 Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns
- Season 10 Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture
- Season 10 Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery
- Season 10 Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings
- Season 10 Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts
- Season 10 Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil
- Season 10 Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart
- Season 10 Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients
- Season 10 Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling
- Season 10 Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables
- Season 10 Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths into the Future
- Season 10 The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts
- Season 10 Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor
- Season 10 Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields
- Season 10 The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations
- Season 10 Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto
- Season 10 Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations
- Season 10 Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair
- Season 10 New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper
- Season 10 Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital
- Season 10 The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom
- Season 10 Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine
- Season 10 The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital
Core Kyoto - Season 10 Episode 3 Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery
5.00 28 minutes Aristocracy, samurai and high-ranking citizens of the ancient capital prized writing implements of sophisticated design, made with expert skill. Stationery was seen as conveyance of their intellect and sense. This deep-rooted calligraphic culture survives in Kyoto in fountain pen ink inspired by Kyoto's dyeing specialists, colorful pastels in traditional hues, and jewel-like glass pens. Discover how the world of ink and other stationery continues to enrich people's lives in the ancient capital.
