Core Kyoto - All Episodes

Season 1 / Year 2013

Season 2 / Year 2014

EpisodeNameAirdate
2014-01-16Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five SensesJan 16, 2014
2014-02-06A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City LifeFeb 6, 2014
2014-02-20Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home CookingFeb 20, 2014
2014-03-27Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of FlowersMar 27, 2014
2014-04-03Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-White UniverseApr 3, 2014
2014-04-17Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies NirvanaApr 17, 2014
2014-05-01Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending TimeMay 1, 2014
2014-05-15Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient CapitalMay 15, 2014
2014-06-05Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate EleganceJun 5, 2014
2014-06-19Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings PeaceJun 19, 2014
2014-07-03Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of WorshipJul 3, 2014
2014-07-17Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and ElevatesJul 17, 2014
2014-08-07Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient CapitalAug 7, 2014
2014-09-04Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the TownsfolkSep 4, 2014
2014-09-18Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe PassageSep 18, 2014
2014-10-02Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the MountainOct 2, 2014
2014-10-16Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and RealityOct 16, 2014
2014-11-06Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian AristocracyNov 6, 2014
2014-11-20Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror NatureNov 20, 2014
2014-12-04Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and PresentDec 4, 2014

Season 3 / Year 2015

EpisodeNameAirdate
2015-01-08The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic SimplicityJan 8, 2015
2015-01-22Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's TasteJan 22, 2015
2015-02-26Setsubun: Out with the Demons and In with Fortune in the SpringFeb 26, 2015
2015-03-19Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto LifeMar 19, 2015
2015-04-01The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of BeautyApr 1, 2015
2015-04-15Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local HospitalityApr 15, 2015
2015-05-06Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems AllMay 6, 2015
2015-05-20Modern Architecture: Breathing Life Into the Ancient Capital in a New AgeMay 20, 2015
2015-06-03Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of LifeJun 3, 2015
2015-06-17Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of BeautyJun 17, 2015
2015-07-15Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect PeopleJul 15, 2015
2015-07-29Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered MealsJul 29, 2015
2015-08-12The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's MarkAug 12, 2015
2015-09-02Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams LingerSep 2, 2015
2015-09-17The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the DetailSep 17, 2015
2015-10-01Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of UseOct 1, 2015
2015-10-15Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All LifeOct 15, 2015
2015-11-05Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts LifeNov 5, 2015
2015-11-19Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers AnewNov 19, 2015
2015-12-03Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their SurroundingsDec 3, 2015

Season 4 / Year 2016

Season 5 / Year 2017

EpisodeNameAirdate
2017-01-12Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist ChantsJan 12, 2017
2017-01-26Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and CraftsmanshipJan 26, 2017
2017-02-16Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles AwayFeb 16, 2017
2017-03-02Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and BeautyMar 2, 2017
2017-04-06The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless PleasureApr 6, 2017
2017-04-20Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and PrideApr 20, 2017
2017-05-04Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the FutureMay 4, 2017
2017-05-18Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely WarmthMay 18, 2017
2017-06-01The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's BeautyJun 1, 2017
2017-06-15Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked TheaterJun 15, 2017
2017-07-06The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden SentimentsJul 6, 2017
2017-07-20Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving KitchenJul 20, 2017
2017-08-24Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations RevivedAug 24, 2017
2017-09-07Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with CultureSep 7, 2017
2017-09-21Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other SideSep 21, 2017
2017-10-05Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That ShineOct 5, 2017
2017-10-19Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and FunctionOct 19, 2017
2017-11-02Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local HarvestsNov 2, 2017
2017-11-16Ink Paintings: Insights Into the Heart of ZenNov 16, 2017
2017-12-21Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday PeopleDec 21, 2017

Season 6 / Year 2018

Season 7 / Year 2019

Season 8 / Year 2020

Season 9 / Year 2021

Season 10 / Year 2022

EpisodeNameAirdate
2022-01-06Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering PatternsJan 6, 2022
2022-01-20Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern ArchitectureJan 20, 2022
2022-02-03Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional StationeryFeb 3, 2022
2022-02-10Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and Its BlessingsFeb 10, 2022
2022-02-17Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative ArtsFeb 17, 2022
2022-03-03Gateways: Sacred Demarcations That Repel EvilMar 3, 2022
2022-03-17Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the HeartMar 17, 2022
2022-03-24Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the AncientsMar 24, 2022
2022-04-07Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of RecyclingApr 7, 2022
2022-04-21Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto TablesApr 21, 2022
2022-05-12Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths Into the FutureMay 12, 2022
2022-05-19The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's HeartsMay 19, 2022
2022-06-02Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the FloorJun 2, 2022
2022-06-16Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant FieldsJun 16, 2022
2022-07-07The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of AspirationsJul 7, 2022
2022-07-21Conversations: The Colors of KyotoJul 21, 2022
2022-08-11Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends GenerationsAug 11, 2022
2022-08-18Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with FlairAug 18, 2022
2022-09-01New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of PaperSep 1, 2022
2022-10-06Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient CapitalOct 6, 2022
2022-10-20The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old WisdomOct 20, 2022
2022-11-24Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite CuisineNov 24, 2022
2022-12-08The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the CapitalDec 8, 2022
2022-12-15Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local HarvestsDec 15, 2022
2022-12-22Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and CraftsmanshipDec 22, 2022
2022-12-29Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and BeautyDec 29, 2022

Season 11 / Year 2023

Season 12 / Year 2024

Season 13 / Year 2025

EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-01-16Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town PlanningJan 16, 2025

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