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- Season 7 Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat
- Season 7 Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage
- Season 7 Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity
- Season 7 The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki
- Season 7 Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within
- Season 7 Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land
- Season 7 Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious
- Season 7 Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight
- Season 7 Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital
- Season 7 The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement
- Season 7 Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts
- Season 7 Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together
- Season 7 Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived
Core Kyoto - Season 7 Episode 8 Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight
5.00 28 minutes Many of Japan's traditional toys and playthings originate in the culture of the imperial court 1,000 years ago: a lavish shell game, Fushimi figurines that are thought to have inspired clay figures now made throughout Japan, spinning tops made of cloth and bamboo, and a card game based around classical poems. The expert craftsmanship behind each item makes them veritable works of art. Discover the playful hearts of Kyotoites through the games and toys that have delighted them through the ages.
