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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 9 Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital
5.00 28 minutes The dignified crests adorning various items from Noren curtains to temple roofs are a common sight in Kyoto. These symbols of families and organizations originated over 1,000 years ago. Once the privilege of the imperial household and samurai class, they were adopted by merchants and the populace as marks of status and pride. The refined designs now draw the attention of people abroad. Discover the crests that are emblematic of old Kyoto families preserving their heritage.
