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Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto (2013)

February. 28,2013

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Core Kyoto

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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Core Kyoto

2013 / NR

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 14 : 2026

8 Episode

Episode 1 - Bonsai: Harmonious Beauty and Eternal Life

January. 29,2026

Bonsai came from China over 1000 years ago, evolving into a unique artform. In Kyoto, the emphasis is on beauty and harmony in space, the same aesthetic that flows through ikebana and the Way of Tea.

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Episode 2 - Taitan Cooking: Steeped in the Full Flavor of Dashi Stock

February. 12,2026

Taitan is Kyoto-style cuisine in which seasonal heritage vegetables are simmered until they are infused with dashi stock. The method evolved from vegetarian dishes made at Kyoto's Buddhist temples.

Episode 3 - Tsukemono: Vegetable Pickles Embody Wisdom and Expertise

March. 05,2026

Traditional Tsukemono, or pickles, preserve centuries of wisdom, allowing the vegetables' inherent flavors to shine. Picklers uphold tradition while embracing new challenges for modern tastes.

Episode 4 - Plasterers: Artisanal Beauty in Traditional Earthen Walls

April. 16,2026

Specialists rebuild a sturdy, mud-walled storehouse to safeguard cultural assets, scientifically examine plastering techniques, and strive to incorporate wattle and daub walls into modern structures.

Episode 5 - Morning Tourism: Leisurely Activities to Clear the Mind

April. 30,2026

Kyoto is implementing measures to ease congestion at peak hours and combat over-tourism. One way encourages visitors to discover the city's true charm in the early morning, before the crowds arrive.

Episode 6 - Tales of Sakura: Radiant Pink Blooms Reflect the Heart

May. 28,2026

Tales of Kyoto's cherry blossoms have survived centuries. These stories are reframed by every generation. Through them, people appreciate the importance of living with nature and the joy of spring.

Episode 7 - The Art World's Genealogy: Respect for Creative Predecessors

June. 11,2026

A lineage of modern artists preserves and evolves Nihonga traditions, using the techniques as the foundation of their work. Convention and avant-garde, past and present resonate throughout their art.

Episode 8 - Spirit Worship: Prayers to Dispel Curses and Bring Peace

June. 25,2026

The spirits of people who died in anger, disgrace, or battle were long ago believed to cast curses. This gave rise to rituals that honored and appeased them, in hopes of bringing peace to the nation.

Seasons 13 : 2025

19 Episode

Seasons 12 : 2024

17 Episode

Seasons 11 : 2023

18 Episode

Seasons 10 : 2022

23 Episode

Seasons 9 : 2021

17 Episode

Seasons 8 : 2020

16 Episode