Core Kyoto - Season 14 / Year 2026
Season 14 / Year 2026
Episodes
Bonsai: Harmonious Beauty and Eternal Life
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.
Taitan Cooking: Steeped in the full flavor of dashi stock
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.
Tsukemono: Vegetable Pickles Embody Wisdom and Expertise
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.
Plasterers: Artisanal beauty in traditional earthen walls
Morning Tourism: Leisurely Activities to Clear the Mind
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