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 FlowersMärz 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 TimeMai 1, 2014
2014-05-15Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient CapitalMai 15, 2014
2014-06-05Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate EleganceJuni 5, 2014
2014-06-19Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings PeaceJuni 19, 2014
2014-07-03Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of WorshipJuli 3, 2014
2014-07-17Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and ElevatesJuli 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 TownsfolkSept. 4, 2014
2014-09-18Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe PassageSept. 18, 2014
2014-10-02Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the MountainOkt. 2, 2014
2014-10-16Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and RealityOkt. 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 PresentDez. 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 LifeMärz 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 AllMai 6, 2015
2015-05-20Modern Architecture: Breathing Life Into the Ancient Capital in a New AgeMai 20, 2015
2015-06-03Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of LifeJuni 3, 2015
2015-06-17Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of BeautyJuni 17, 2015
2015-07-15Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect PeopleJuli 15, 2015
2015-07-29Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered MealsJuli 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 LingerSept. 2, 2015
2015-09-17The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the DetailSept. 17, 2015
2015-10-01Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of UseOkt. 1, 2015
2015-10-15Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All LifeOkt. 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 SurroundingsDez. 3, 2015

Season 4 / Year 2016

EpisodeNameAirdate
2016-01-07Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the BeholderJan. 7, 2016
2016-01-21Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty Within Natural StoneJan. 21, 2016
2016-02-18Kyo-kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound WithinFeb. 18, 2016
2016-03-03Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping SakeMärz 3, 2016
2016-04-07Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a KnotApr. 7, 2016
2016-04-21Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient CapitalApr. 21, 2016
2016-05-05Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of ArtistsMai 5, 2016
2016-05-19Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential SpacesMai 19, 2016
2016-06-02Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic InnovationJuni 2, 2016
2016-06-16Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another MillenniumJuni 16, 2016
2016-07-07Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from EarthJuli 7, 2016
2016-07-21Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of DyeingJuli 21, 2016
2016-08-25Cool Customs: Beating the Summer HeatAug. 25, 2016
2016-09-01Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against FireSept. 1, 2016
2016-09-22Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in CeramicsSept. 22, 2016
2016-10-06Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch Over ChildrenOkt. 6, 2016
2016-10-20The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming IndustryOkt. 20, 2016
2016-11-03Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform SpaceNov. 3, 2016
2016-11-17Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of GratitudeNov. 17, 2016
2016-12-15Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit ReturnsDez. 15, 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 BeautyMärz 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 FutureMai 4, 2017
2017-05-18Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely WarmthMai 18, 2017
2017-06-01The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's BeautyJuni 1, 2017
2017-06-15Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked TheaterJuni 15, 2017
2017-07-06The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden SentimentsJuli 6, 2017
2017-07-20Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving KitchenJuli 20, 2017
2017-08-24Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations RevivedAug. 24, 2017
2017-09-07Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with CultureSept. 7, 2017
2017-09-21Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other SideSept. 21, 2017
2017-10-05Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That ShineOkt. 5, 2017
2017-10-19Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and FunctionOkt. 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 PeopleDez. 21, 2017

Season 6 / Year 2018

EpisodeNameAirdate
2018-01-11Kurama: Mystical Land of LegendsJan. 11, 2018
2018-01-25Fabric Pieces: Honoring the PastJan. 25, 2018
2018-02-01Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and GratitudeFeb. 1, 2018
2018-03-15An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting TraditionMärz 15, 2018
2018-04-05Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by FrugalityApr. 5, 2018
2018-04-19Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of KawaiiApr. 19, 2018
2018-05-03Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and DanceMai 3, 2018
2018-05-17Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and BeautyMai 17, 2018
2018-06-07Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock GardenJuni 7, 2018
2018-06-21Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian EleganceJuni 21, 2018
2018-07-05Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient CapitalJuli 5, 2018
2018-07-19Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto CuisineJuli 19, 2018
2018-08-16Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese CultureAug. 16, 2018
2018-09-06Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate EleganceSept. 6, 2018
2018-09-20The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition AliveSept. 20, 2018
2018-10-04The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and DevotionOkt. 4, 2018
2018-10-18Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner BeautyOkt. 18, 2018
2018-11-01The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound BeautyNov. 1, 2018
2018-11-08Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil SpiritsNov. 8, 2018
2018-12-28End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent TimesDez. 28, 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 EvilMärz 3, 2022
2022-03-17Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the HeartMärz 17, 2022
2022-03-24Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the AncientsMärz 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 FutureMai 12, 2022
2022-05-19The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's HeartsMai 19, 2022
2022-06-02Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the FloorJuni 2, 2022
2022-06-16Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant FieldsJuni 16, 2022
2022-07-07The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of AspirationsJuli 7, 2022
2022-07-21Conversations: The Colors of KyotoJuli 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 PaperSept. 1, 2022
2022-10-06Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient CapitalOkt. 6, 2022
2022-10-20The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old WisdomOkt. 20, 2022
2022-11-24Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite CuisineNov. 24, 2022
2022-12-08The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the CapitalDez. 8, 2022
2022-12-15Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local HarvestsDez. 15, 2022
2022-12-22Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and CraftsmanshipDez. 22, 2022
2022-12-29Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and BeautyDez. 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
2025-01-23Fall in Saga-Arashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of ChangeJan. 23, 2025
2025-02-27Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing HappinessFeb. 27, 2025
2025-03-20Shamisen: The Reverberating Tones of Passion and TraditionMärz 20, 2025
2025-04-10Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl InlayApr. 10, 2025
2025-05-15Shotengai: Bustling Shopping Streets Reflect Their NeighborhoodMai 15, 2025
2025-05-29Traditional Roofing: Glittering tiles catch the eyesMai 29, 2025
2025-06-12Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local Residents' Prayers Bind the CommunityJuni 12, 2025
2025-06-26Proprietresses: Keeping heritage businesses alive and inspiredJuni 26, 2025
2025-07-10Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to DetailJuli 10, 2025
2025-08-14Tea Kettles: A universe within the ironAug. 14, 2025
2025-08-28Ethereal Lanterns: Lighting the cityscape of the ancient capitalAug. 28, 2025
2025-09-11Trends in Footwear: Health, Beauty and Functionality Born from TraditionSept. 11, 2025
2025-09-25Natto: The authentic umami of fermented soybeansSept. 25, 2025
2025-10-08Handcrafted Accessories: Refined Beauty Adds Life to Any OutfitOkt. 8, 2025
2025-10-23Fish Paste Foods: Tradition Shapes the Bounty of the SeaOkt. 23, 2025
2025-11-13The Autumn Moon: Gratitude and Prayers for Bountiful HarvestsNov. 13, 2025
2025-11-27Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and MemoriesNov. 27, 2025
2025-12-25Foreign Residents: Infusing New Life into TraditionDez. 25, 2025

Season 14 / Year 2026

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