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.
Title | Core Kyoto - Season 10 Episode 3 Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery |
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Year | 2024 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | Japan |
Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
Cast | Gary Tegler |
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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 |
First Air Date | Feb 28, 2013 |
Last Air date | Oct 24, 2024 |
Season | 12 Season |
Episode | 218 Episode |
Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 5.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 12.371 |
Language | Japanese, English |