In a lesser known Kyoto, a modern Japan mixes with a more traditional way of life.
Kyoto Stories are a currently-in-production trilogy of unexpected tales of modern life in the ancient capital of Japan. First is Kai Fusahyoshi, a street photographer of the back alleys of Kyoto since the 1970’s. In 2015 a tragic fire at completely destroyed Kai san’s cafe, and with it 40 years of diary notes, manuscripts for his new book, and 2 million negatives of Kyoto from over the years. Story two is a ride along in the melting pot of Japan’s oldest fish market, and home to arguably the finest food in Japan. A cultural phenomenon for over a hundred years, but can it now compete with competition from the supermarkets, falling supply and a falling demand? Last but by no means least, Eiji Takahashi introduces us to the super secretive world of Kyoto’s most mysterious and revered treasure- Geisha.
All films are shot in 4k with a broadcast crew, recorded with professional grade pictures and sound.
17 июл 2017
