Core Kyoto - All Episodes

Season 1 / Year 2013

Episode	Name	Airdate
2013-02-27	Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts	Feb. 27, 2013
2013-04-04	Kaiseki-ryori: The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality	Apr. 4, 2013
2013-04-18	Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty	Apr. 18, 2013
2013-05-16	Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring	Mai 16, 2013
2013-06-06	Japanese-Style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty	Juni 6, 2013
2013-06-13	Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers	Juni 13, 2013
2013-06-20	Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District where Elegant Dreams Bloom	Juni 20, 2013
2013-07-04	Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities	Juli 4, 2013
2013-07-18	Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together	Juli 18, 2013
2013-08-15	Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival	Aug. 15, 2013
2013-09-05	Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings	Sept. 5, 2013
2013-09-19	Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings	Sept. 19, 2013
2013-10-03	Kyo-shikki: The Jet-Black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware	Okt. 3, 2013
2013-10-17	Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training	Okt. 17, 2013
2013-11-07	Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade	Nov. 7, 2013
2013-12-05	Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries	Dez. 5, 2013
2013-12-19	The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital	Dez. 19, 2013

Season 2 / Year 2014

Episode	Name	Airdate
2014-01-16	Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses	Jan. 16, 2014
2014-02-06	A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life	Feb. 6, 2014
2014-02-20	Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking	Feb. 20, 2014
2014-03-27	Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers	März 27, 2014
2014-04-03	Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-White Universe	Apr. 3, 2014
2014-04-17	Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana	Apr. 17, 2014
2014-05-01	Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time	Mai 1, 2014
2014-05-15	Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital	Mai 15, 2014
2014-06-05	Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance	Juni 5, 2014
2014-06-19	Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace	Juni 19, 2014
2014-07-03	Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship	Juli 3, 2014
2014-07-17	Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates	Juli 17, 2014
2014-08-07	Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital	Aug. 7, 2014
2014-09-04	Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk	Sept. 4, 2014
2014-09-18	Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage	Sept. 18, 2014
2014-10-02	Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain	Okt. 2, 2014
2014-10-16	Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality	Okt. 16, 2014
2014-11-06	Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy	Nov. 6, 2014
2014-11-20	Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature	Nov. 20, 2014
2014-12-04	Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present	Dez. 4, 2014

Season 3 / Year 2015

Episode	Name	Airdate
2015-01-08	The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity	Jan. 8, 2015
2015-01-22	Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste	Jan. 22, 2015
2015-02-26	Setsubun: Out with the Demons and In with Fortune in the Spring	Feb. 26, 2015
2015-03-19	Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life	März 19, 2015
2015-04-01	The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty	Apr. 1, 2015
2015-04-15	Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality	Apr. 15, 2015
2015-05-06	Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All	Mai 6, 2015
2015-05-20	Modern Architecture: Breathing Life Into the Ancient Capital in a New Age	Mai 20, 2015
2015-06-03	Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life	Juni 3, 2015
2015-06-17	Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty	Juni 17, 2015
2015-07-15	Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People	Juli 15, 2015
2015-07-29	Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals	Juli 29, 2015
2015-08-12	The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark	Aug. 12, 2015
2015-09-02	Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger	Sept. 2, 2015
2015-09-17	The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail	Sept. 17, 2015
2015-10-01	Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use	Okt. 1, 2015
2015-10-15	Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life	Okt. 15, 2015
2015-11-05	Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life	Nov. 5, 2015
2015-11-19	Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew	Nov. 19, 2015
2015-12-03	Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings	Dez. 3, 2015

Season 4 / Year 2016

Episode	Name	Airdate
2016-01-07	Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder	Jan. 7, 2016
2016-01-21	Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty Within Natural Stone	Jan. 21, 2016
2016-02-18	Kyo-kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within	Feb. 18, 2016
2016-03-03	Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake	März 3, 2016
2016-04-07	Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot	Apr. 7, 2016
2016-04-21	Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital	Apr. 21, 2016
2016-05-05	Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists	Mai 5, 2016
2016-05-19	Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces	Mai 19, 2016
2016-06-02	Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation	Juni 2, 2016
2016-06-16	Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium	Juni 16, 2016
2016-07-07	Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth	Juli 7, 2016
2016-07-21	Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing	Juli 21, 2016
2016-08-25	Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat	Aug. 25, 2016
2016-09-01	Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against Fire	Sept. 1, 2016
2016-09-22	Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics	Sept. 22, 2016
2016-10-06	Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch Over Children	Okt. 6, 2016
2016-10-20	The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry	Okt. 20, 2016
2016-11-03	Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space	Nov. 3, 2016
2016-11-17	Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude	Nov. 17, 2016
2016-12-15	Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns	Dez. 15, 2016

Season 5 / Year 2017

Episode	Name	Airdate
2017-01-12	Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants	Jan. 12, 2017
2017-01-26	Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship	Jan. 26, 2017
2017-02-16	Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away	Feb. 16, 2017
2017-03-02	Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty	März 2, 2017
2017-04-06	The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure	Apr. 6, 2017
2017-04-20	Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride	Apr. 20, 2017
2017-05-04	Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future	Mai 4, 2017
2017-05-18	Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth	Mai 18, 2017
2017-06-01	The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty	Juni 1, 2017
2017-06-15	Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater	Juni 15, 2017
2017-07-06	The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments	Juli 6, 2017
2017-07-20	Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen	Juli 20, 2017
2017-08-24	Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived	Aug. 24, 2017
2017-09-07	Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture	Sept. 7, 2017
2017-09-21	Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side	Sept. 21, 2017
2017-10-05	Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine	Okt. 5, 2017
2017-10-19	Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function	Okt. 19, 2017
2017-11-02	Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests	Nov. 2, 2017
2017-11-16	Ink Paintings: Insights Into the Heart of Zen	Nov. 16, 2017
2017-12-21	Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People	Dez. 21, 2017

Season 6 / Year 2018

Episode	Name	Airdate
2018-01-11	Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends	Jan. 11, 2018
2018-01-25	Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past	Jan. 25, 2018
2018-02-01	Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude	Feb. 1, 2018
2018-03-15	An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition	März 15, 2018
2018-04-05	Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality	Apr. 5, 2018
2018-04-19	Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii	Apr. 19, 2018
2018-05-03	Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance	Mai 3, 2018
2018-05-17	Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty	Mai 17, 2018
2018-06-07	Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden	Juni 7, 2018
2018-06-21	Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance	Juni 21, 2018
2018-07-05	Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital	Juli 5, 2018
2018-07-19	Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine	Juli 19, 2018
2018-08-16	Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture	Aug. 16, 2018
2018-09-06	Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance	Sept. 6, 2018
2018-09-20	The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive	Sept. 20, 2018
2018-10-04	The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion	Okt. 4, 2018
2018-10-18	Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty	Okt. 18, 2018
2018-11-01	The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty	Nov. 1, 2018
2018-11-08	Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits	Nov. 8, 2018
2018-12-28	End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times	Dez. 28, 2018

Season 7 / Year 2019

Episode	Name	Airdate
2019-01-17	Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat	Jan. 17, 2019
2019-02-07	Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage	Feb. 7, 2019
2019-02-21	Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity	Feb. 21, 2019
2019-03-28	The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki	März 28, 2019
2019-04-04	Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within	Apr. 4, 2019
2019-05-16	Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land	Mai 16, 2019
2019-06-19	Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious	Juni 19, 2019
2019-07-03	Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight	Juli 3, 2019
2019-07-31	Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital	Juli 31, 2019
2019-10-09	The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement	Okt. 9, 2019
2019-10-30	Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts	Okt. 30, 2019
2019-11-06	Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together	Nov. 6, 2019
2019-12-04	Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived	Dez. 4, 2019

Season 8 / Year 2020

Episode	Name	Airdate
2020-01-29	New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition	Jan. 29, 2020
2020-02-05	Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections	Feb. 5, 2020
2020-03-04	The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships	März 4, 2020
2020-04-01	Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable	Apr. 1, 2020
2020-04-15	Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art	Apr. 15, 2020
2020-05-06	Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship	Mai 6, 2020
2020-08-05	Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness	Aug. 5, 2020
2020-08-19	Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity	Aug. 19, 2020
2020-09-02	Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind	Sept. 2, 2020
2020-09-16	Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution	Sept. 16, 2020
2020-09-30	Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul	Sept. 30, 2020
2020-10-21	The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity	Okt. 21, 2020
2020-11-05	Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor	Nov. 5, 2020
2020-11-19	Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital	Nov. 19, 2020
2020-12-02	Warding off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety	Dez. 2, 2020
2020-12-17	Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant, Dazzling Beauty	Dez. 17, 2020

Season 9 / Year 2021

Episode	Name	Airdate
2021-01-21	Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & an Architect	Jan. 21, 2021
2021-02-04	The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital	Feb. 4, 2021
2021-02-18	Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families	Feb. 18, 2021
2021-03-18	Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time	März 18, 2021
2021-04-29	Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe	Apr. 29, 2021
2021-05-06	Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist	Mai 6, 2021
2021-05-13	Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves	Mai 13, 2021
2021-05-20	Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty	Mai 20, 2021
2021-06-10	Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages	Juni 10, 2021
2021-08-19	The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined	Aug. 19, 2021
2021-09-02	Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty	Sept. 2, 2021
2021-09-16	Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times	Sept. 16, 2021
2021-09-30	Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life	Sept. 30, 2021
2021-10-07	Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink	Okt. 7, 2021
2021-12-02	Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty	Dez. 2, 2021
2021-12-16	Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural	Dez. 16, 2021
2021-12-30	Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World	Dez. 30, 2021

Season 10 / Year 2022

Episode	Name	Airdate
2022-01-06	Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns	Jan. 6, 2022
2022-01-20	Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture	Jan. 20, 2022
2022-02-03	Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery	Feb. 3, 2022
2022-02-10	Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and Its Blessings	Feb. 10, 2022
2022-02-17	Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts	Feb. 17, 2022
2022-03-03	Gateways: Sacred Demarcations That Repel Evil	März 3, 2022
2022-03-17	Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart	März 17, 2022
2022-03-24	Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients	März 24, 2022
2022-04-07	Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling	Apr. 7, 2022
2022-04-21	Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables	Apr. 21, 2022
2022-05-12	Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths Into the Future	Mai 12, 2022
2022-05-19	The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts	Mai 19, 2022
2022-06-02	Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor	Juni 2, 2022
2022-06-16	Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields	Juni 16, 2022
2022-07-07	The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations	Juli 7, 2022
2022-07-21	Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto	Juli 21, 2022
2022-08-11	Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations	Aug. 11, 2022
2022-08-18	Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair	Aug. 18, 2022
2022-09-01	New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper	Sept. 1, 2022
2022-10-06	Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital	Okt. 6, 2022
2022-10-20	The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom	Okt. 20, 2022
2022-11-24	Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine	Nov. 24, 2022
2022-12-08	The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital	Dez. 8, 2022
2022-12-15	Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests	Dez. 15, 2022
2022-12-22	Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship	Dez. 22, 2022
2022-12-29	Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty	Dez. 29, 2022

Season 11 / Year 2023

Episode	Name	Airdate
2023-02-16	Rice Straw: Beauty within the Prayers of Daily Life	Feb. 16, 2023
2023-03-02	Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time	März 2, 2023
2023-03-16	Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class	März 16, 2023
2023-04-13	Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto	Apr. 13, 2023
2023-04-20	Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region	Apr. 20, 2023
2023-05-04	Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion	Mai 4, 2023
2023-05-18	Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived	Mai 18, 2023
2023-06-01	Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation	Juni 1, 2023
2023-06-15	Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times	Juni 15, 2023
2023-07-06	Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul	Juli 6, 2023
2023-08-03	The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments	Aug. 3, 2023
2023-08-17	Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All	Aug. 17, 2023
2023-09-07	Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds	Sept. 7, 2023
2023-10-05	Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community	Okt. 5, 2023
2023-10-19	The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul	Okt. 19, 2023
2023-11-02	Crawling through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break with Tradition	Nov. 2, 2023
2023-11-16	Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence	Nov. 16, 2023
2023-12-07	A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future	Dez. 7, 2023

Season 12 / Year 2024

Episode	Name	Airdate
2024-01-25	Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine	Jan. 25, 2024
2024-02-15	Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste	Feb. 15, 2024
2024-03-07	Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation	März 7, 2024
2024-04-11	Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details	Apr. 11, 2024
2024-04-25	Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art	Apr. 25, 2024
2024-05-08	The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages	Mai 8, 2024
2024-05-30	Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life	Mai 30, 2024
2024-06-13	Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite	Juni 13, 2024
2024-06-27	Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rituals	Juni 27, 2024
2024-07-11	Modern Fashion: A New Wave of Style Born from Tradition	Juli 11, 2024
2024-08-15	Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity	Aug. 15, 2024
2024-08-29	Lake Biwa Canal: A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital	Aug. 29, 2024
2024-09-14	Core Kyoto Special: Behind the Scenes of Gion Matsuri	Sept. 14, 2024
2024-10-10	The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive	Okt. 10, 2024
2024-10-24	Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes its Treasures and Lore into the Future	Okt. 24, 2024
2024-11-14	Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print	Nov. 14, 2024
2024-11-28	Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life	Nov. 28, 2024
2024-12-12	Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties	Dez. 12, 2024