Kurama Fire Festival 2007

A look at the Kurama Hi-matsuri, a dramatic and unforgettable Kyoto experience.

6:18, 37 MB .mov file

2008 Ebisu Matsuri Scenes

Some clips from the festival at Ebisu Shrine where people pray for business success in the new year and buy branches and all kinds of lucky charms in hopes that the gods will favor them over the following year.

7:19, 49 MB .mov file

Autumn Interlude

Musicians practicing by the Kamo River accompany the autumn colors of Kyoto.

3:37, 22 MB .mov file

Higanbana

Just three minutes of quietude; almost nothing but nice flowers. Expect Gion Matsuri video within a couple days.

3:04, 18 MB .mov file

Tatami

A brief look into the workshop of a tatami maker. Not a documentary on how tatami are made, just a bit of atmosphere.

5:30, 30 MB .mov file

Autumn Colors

Alook at the autumn colors that draw millions of visitors to Kyoto every year in October and November.