Kyoto, the capital of Japan for a thousand years, has continued to preserve its cultural roots while changing with the seasons.
When travelers walk through Kyoto, what they encounter is not only its scenery or traditions. They also come into contact with the ways of life that people have woven over generations, and with the “time of culture” embedded even in the smallest grains of material.
In this special feature, "Encountering a Thousand-Year-Old Kyoto," we visit businesses that are tackling the "inheritance of invisible culture" head-on and explore the essence of regenerative tourism - nurturing the future together with the local community.
This time we will introduce Nakamura Candle, a company that has been dedicated to making Japanese candles since its founding in 1887 (Meiji 20).
