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Core Kyoto
2013 ★ 5.0 14 Seasons EN
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The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
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Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts
Ep 1 2013-02-28
Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts
Kyotoites have lived in kyo-machiya townhouses for centuries. Each year, 1,000 are demolished, but Kyo-machiya …
Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality
Ep 2 2013-04-04
Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality
Stimulating all five senses, kaiseki-ryori is a Kyoto culinary work of art. Eiichi Takahashi, 14th …
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Ep 3 2013-04-18
Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty
Kyoto has about 2,700 temples where an array of benevolent, meek, and ferocious Buddhist statues …
Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring
Ep 4 2013-05-16
Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring
Various locations in Kyoto have been famous cherry-blossom-viewing spots for 1,200 years. As spring approaches, …
Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty
Ep 5 2013-06-06
Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty
Japanese-style paintings are the embodiment of Kyoto aesthetics. Their delicate scenes are created using unique …
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Ep 6 2013-06-13
Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers
The quality of hospitality found at accommodations in Japan's old capital, Kyoto, is known worldwide. …
Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom
Ep 7 2013-06-20
Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom
The main stage for hospitality in the glittering kagai entertainment district is the ozashiki function. …
Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities
Ep 8 2013-07-04
Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities
The origin of Aoi Matsuri, one of Kyoto's 3 great festivals, goes back more than …
Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together
Ep 9 2013-07-18
Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together
Sen-no-Rikyu (1522-1591) began the chanoyu, or tea ceremony, that is practiced today, 400 years ago. …
Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival
Ep 10 2013-08-15
Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival
Gion Matsuri began as a prayer for the country's health when 66 halberds were erected …
Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings
Ep 11 2013-09-05
Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings
In the 1200's, the monk Dogen brought shojin-ryori, a vegetarian cuisine, from China along with …
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Ep 12 2013-09-19
Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings
Kyoto has many mountain springs, rivers and groundwater. The capital relocated here about 1,200 years …
Kyo-shikki: The Jet-black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware
Ep 13 2013-10-03
Kyo-shikki: The Jet-black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware
As demand for lacquerware grew in the political and cultural hub of Kyoto, artisans refined …
Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training
Ep 14 2013-10-17
Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training
A pointed boulder with a large stone at its foot reaches for the heavens. The …
Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade
Ep 15 2013-11-07
Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade
Nishijin-ori symbolizes the ancient capital's elegance and luxury. The obi-weaving process is divided into detailed …
Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries
Ep 16 2013-12-05
Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries
The ancient capital has many shinise, or established businesses, with unbroken histories. Kyoto Prefecture classes …
The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital
Ep 17 2013-12-19
The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital
The changing leaves vividly color Kyoto, which lies in a basin and has marked temperature …
First Air Date
2013-02-28
Last Air Date
2026-03-05
Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
Seasons
14
Total Episodes
243
Episode Runtime
28 min
Rating
5.0 / 10
Votes
1
Network
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Studio
NHK, NHK Enterprises
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