Core Kyoto - Season 13 Episode 3 Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing Happiness
Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil. These weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.
Year: 2026
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Gary Tegler
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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013
Last Air date: Mar 05, 2026
Season: 14 Season
Episode: 243 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 13.2111
Language: Japanese, English
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
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Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories
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