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Waka and landscape, the four seasons of Kyoto. The heart of Japan, met through the translations and voice of Peter MacMillan. We release short films in succession.
Featured Film
Featured Film
One Hundred Poets
Poem 1 — Emperor Tenji
Emperor Tenji — Dew, or Tears?
The first episode of our new series, "One Hundred Poets". We begin at the very beginning — Poem 1 by Emperor Tenji — read and unfolded in Peter MacMillan's English translation and chanting. What moistens the watchman's sleeves in the autumn field: the night dew, or his tears?
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Recent Films
Recent films, shared in succession. Drag left and right, or use the arrows to browse.
The Landscape of Poetry
The Cherry Blossom, Symbol of Evanescence
Special
“Beautiful Because It Falls” — The Japanese Heart in the Hyakunin Isshu
Peter's Journey
Keihoku — A Year of Rice Begins
Peter's Journey
A Day of Rice Planting with the Children
Peter's Journey
Once in Twenty Years, in the Forest of the Grand Shrine
Peter's Journey
Cats — Another World
Peter's Journey
Saga, a Rainy Morning Walk — Classical Paths with the Poet
Peter's Journey
Hauling the Sacred Timber — A Local Prayer
Peter's Journey
The Town Hauls the Sacred Timber — Voices of the Bearers
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The Irish Ambassador Visits Kyoto
Records
The Irish Ambassador Visits Nara
Records
Keihoku — An Introduction
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The heart of Japan, on film.
Short films are released in succession. The latest work is available on our YouTube channel.