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 Core Kyoto (Core Kyoto)
OverviewThe timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire. Watch NowSeasons & Episodes
Season 1 (17 Episodes) ▼
E1: Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts▶ PLAY E2: Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality▶ PLAY E3: Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty▶ PLAY E4: Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring▶ PLAY E5: Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty▶ PLAY E6: Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers▶ PLAY E7: Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom▶ PLAY E8: Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities▶ PLAY E9: Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together▶ PLAY E10: Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival▶ PLAY E11: Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings▶ PLAY E12: Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings▶ PLAY E13: Kyo-shikki: The Jet-black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware▶ PLAY E14: Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training▶ PLAY E15: Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade▶ PLAY E16: Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries▶ PLAY E17: The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY
Season 2 (20 Episodes) ▼
E1: Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses▶ PLAY E2: A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life▶ PLAY E3: Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking▶ PLAY E4: Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers▶ PLAY E5: Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-white Universe▶ PLAY E6: Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana▶ PLAY E7: Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time▶ PLAY E8: Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E9: Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance▶ PLAY E10: Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace▶ PLAY E11: Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship▶ PLAY E12: Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates▶ PLAY E13: Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E14: Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk▶ PLAY E15: Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage▶ PLAY E16: Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain▶ PLAY E17: Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality▶ PLAY E18: Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy▶ PLAY E19: Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature▶ PLAY E20: Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present▶ PLAY
Season 3 (20 Episodes) ▼
E1: The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity▶ PLAY E2: Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste▶ PLAY E3: Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring▶ PLAY E4: Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life▶ PLAY E5: The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty▶ PLAY E6: Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality▶ PLAY E7: Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All▶ PLAY E8: Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age▶ PLAY E9: Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life▶ PLAY E10: Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty▶ PLAY E11: Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People▶ PLAY E12: Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals▶ PLAY E13: The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark▶ PLAY E14: Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger▶ PLAY E15: The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail▶ PLAY E16: Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use▶ PLAY E17: Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life▶ PLAY E18: Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life▶ PLAY E19: Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew▶ PLAY E20: Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings▶ PLAY
Season 4 (20 Episodes) ▼
E1: Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder▶ PLAY E2: Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty Within Natural Stone▶ PLAY E3: Kyo-Kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within▶ PLAY E4: Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake▶ PLAY E5: Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot▶ PLAY E6: Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E7: Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists▶ PLAY E8: Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces▶ PLAY E9: Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation▶ PLAY E10: Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium▶ PLAY E11: Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth▶ PLAY E12: Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing▶ PLAY E13: Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat▶ PLAY E14: Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against Fire▶ PLAY E15: Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics▶ PLAY E16: Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch Over Children▶ PLAY E17: The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry▶ PLAY E18: Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space▶ PLAY E19: Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude▶ PLAY E20: Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns▶ PLAY
Season 5 (20 Episodes) ▼
E1: Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants▶ PLAY E2: Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship▶ PLAY E3: Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away▶ PLAY E4: Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty▶ PLAY E5: The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure▶ PLAY E6: Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride▶ PLAY E7: Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future▶ PLAY E8: Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth▶ PLAY E9: The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty▶ PLAY E10: Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater▶ PLAY E11: The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments▶ PLAY E12: Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen▶ PLAY E13: Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived▶ PLAY E14: Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture▶ PLAY E15: Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side▶ PLAY E16: Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine▶ PLAY E17: Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function▶ PLAY E18: Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests▶ PLAY E19: Ink Paintings: Insights into the Heart of Zen▶ PLAY E20: Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People▶ PLAY
Season 6 (20 Episodes) ▼
E1: Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends▶ PLAY E2: Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past▶ PLAY E3: Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude▶ PLAY E4: An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition▶ PLAY E5: Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality▶ PLAY E6: Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii▶ PLAY E7: Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance▶ PLAY E8: Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty▶ PLAY E9: Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden▶ PLAY E10: Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance▶ PLAY E11: Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E12: Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine▶ PLAY E13: Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture▶ PLAY E14: Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance▶ PLAY E15: The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive▶ PLAY E16: The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion▶ PLAY E17: Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty▶ PLAY E18: The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty▶ PLAY E19: Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits▶ PLAY E20: End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times▶ PLAY
Season 7 (13 Episodes) ▼
E1: Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat▶ PLAY E2: Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage▶ PLAY E3: Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity▶ PLAY E4: The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki▶ PLAY E5: Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within▶ PLAY E6: Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land▶ PLAY E7: Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious▶ PLAY E8: Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight▶ PLAY E9: Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E10: The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement▶ PLAY E11: Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts▶ PLAY E12: Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together▶ PLAY E13: Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived▶ PLAY
Season 8 (16 Episodes) ▼
E1: New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition▶ PLAY E2: Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections▶ PLAY E3: The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships▶ PLAY E4: Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable▶ PLAY E5: Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art▶ PLAY E6: Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship▶ PLAY E7: Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness▶ PLAY E8: Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity▶ PLAY E9: Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind▶ PLAY E10: Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution▶ PLAY E11: Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul▶ PLAY E12: The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity▶ PLAY E13: Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor▶ PLAY E14: Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E15: Warding Off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety▶ PLAY E16: Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant Dazzling Beauty▶ PLAY
Season 9 (17 Episodes) ▼
E1: Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & An Architect▶ PLAY E2: The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E3: Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families▶ PLAY E4: Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time▶ PLAY E5: Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe▶ PLAY E6: Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist▶ PLAY E7: Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves▶ PLAY E8: Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty▶ PLAY E9: Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages▶ PLAY E10: The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined▶ PLAY E11: Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty▶ PLAY E12: Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times▶ PLAY E13: Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life▶ PLAY E14: Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink▶ PLAY E15: Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty▶ PLAY E16: Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural▶ PLAY E17: Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World▶ PLAY
Season 10 (23 Episodes) ▼
E1: Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns▶ PLAY E2: Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture▶ PLAY E3: Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery▶ PLAY E4: Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings▶ PLAY E5: Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts▶ PLAY E6: Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil▶ PLAY E7: Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart▶ PLAY E8: Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients▶ PLAY E9: Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling▶ PLAY E10: Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables▶ PLAY E11: Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths into the Future▶ PLAY E12: The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts▶ PLAY E13: Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor▶ PLAY E14: Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields▶ PLAY E15: The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations▶ PLAY E16: Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto▶ PLAY E17: Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations▶ PLAY E18: Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair▶ PLAY E19: New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper▶ PLAY E20: Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E21: The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom▶ PLAY E22: Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine▶ PLAY E23: The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital▶ PLAY
Season 11 (18 Episodes) ▼
E1: Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life▶ PLAY E2: Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time▶ PLAY E3: Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class▶ PLAY E4: Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto▶ PLAY E5: Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region▶ PLAY E6: Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion▶ PLAY E7: Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived▶ PLAY E8: Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation▶ PLAY E9: Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times▶ PLAY E10: Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul▶ PLAY E11: The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments▶ PLAY E12: Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All▶ PLAY E13: Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds▶ PLAY E14: Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community▶ PLAY E15: The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul▶ PLAY E16: Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition▶ PLAY E17: Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence▶ PLAY E18: A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future▶ PLAY
Season 12 (17 Episodes) ▼
E1: Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine▶ PLAY E2: Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste▶ PLAY E3: Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation▶ PLAY E4: Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details▶ PLAY E5: Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art▶ PLAY E6: The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages▶ PLAY E7: Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life▶ PLAY E8: Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite▶ PLAY E9: Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rituals▶ PLAY E10: Modern Fashion: A New Wave of Style Born from Tradition▶ PLAY E11: Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity▶ PLAY E12: Lake Biwa Canal: A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E13: The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive▶ PLAY E14: Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes its Treasures and Lore into the Future▶ PLAY E15: Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print▶ PLAY E16: Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life▶ PLAY E17: Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties▶ PLAY
Season 13 (15 Episodes) ▼
E1: Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town Planning▶ PLAY E2: Fall in Saga-Arashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of Change▶ PLAY E3: Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing Happiness▶ PLAY E4: Shamisen: The Reverberating Tones of Passion and Tradition▶ PLAY E5: Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay▶ PLAY E6: Shotengai: Bustling Shopping Streets Reflect Their Neighborhood▶ PLAY E7: Traditional Roofing: Glittering Tiles Catch the Eyes▶ PLAY E8: Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local Residents' Prayers Bind the Community▶ PLAY E9: Proprietresses: Keeping Heritage Businesses Alive and Inspired▶ PLAY E10: Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail▶ PLAY E11: Tea Kettles: A Universe Within the Iron▶ PLAY E12: Ethereal Lanterns: Lighting the Cityscape of the Ancient Capital▶ PLAY E13: Trends in Footwear: Health, Beauty and Functionality Born from Tradition▶ PLAY E14: Natto: The Authentic Umami of Fermented Soybeans▶ PLAY E15: Handcrafted Accessories: Refined Beauty Adds Life to Any Outfit▶ PLAY CastGary Tegler Self - Narrator (voice) | ||||||||||
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