Kyoto highlights Rakuhoku Bon tradition video and Gion Festival live broadcast

A resident group in Kyoto’s Sakyo‑ku ward produced a 20‑minute video documenting the traditional Rakuhoku Bon ceremony, aiming to preserve the fading local custom for future generations.

Separately, the city’s annual Gion Festival featured a live broadcast of the “辻回し” parade segment, with a Kyoto‑loving actress joining as a guest, showcasing the event to a wider audience. Both activities underscore efforts to promote and safeguard Kyoto’s cultural heritage.