Series Premiere: February 27, 2013 Classification: Documentary Genre: Action | Documentary Network: NHK World Airs: at 12:00 am Runtime: 30 Minutes
CORE KYOTO - Season 1 -- 17 Episodes
1x1 -- Feb 27, 2013 -- Kyo-machiya: Connecting people's hearts 1x2 -- Apr 04, 2013 -- Kaiseki-ryori : The ultimate in culinary hospitality 1x3 -- Apr 18, 2013 -- Buddhist Statues: Figures of belief and beauty 1x4 -- May 16, 2013 -- Hanami: Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring 1x5 -- Jun 06, 2013 -- Japanese-style Paintings: The breathing world of beauty 1x6 -- Jun 13, 2013 -- Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty consideration that soothes travelers 1x7 -- Jun 20, 2013 -- Kagai: Kyoto's flower district where elegant dreams 1x8 -- Jul 04, 2013 -- Aoi Matsuri: A dynastic festival in the presence of the deities 1x9 -- Jul 18, 2013 -- Chanoyu: A bowl of tea draws hearts together 1x10 -- Aug 15, 2013 -- Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival 1x11 -- Sep 05, 2013 -- Shojin-ryori: Zen cuisine as training within the teachings 1x12 -- Sep 19, 2013 -- Water Traditions: The old capital's rich natural blessings 1x13 -- Oct 03, 2013 -- Kyo-shikki: The jet-black, golden beauty of Kyoto lacquerware 1x14 -- Oct 17, 2013 -- Karesansui: The Zen cosmos in a garden for spiritual training 1x15 -- Nov 07, 2013 -- Nishijin-ori: Beauty crystallized in a Kyoto brocade 1x16 -- Dec 05, 2013 -- Shinise: Established businesses survive the centuries 1x17 -- Dec 19, 2013 -- The Changing Leaves: The transient fall beauty of the ancient capital
CORE KYOTO - Season 2 -- 20 Episodes
2x1 -- Jan 16, 2014 -- Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto culture through the five senses 2x2 -- Feb 06, 2014 -- A Washi Capital: Paper of diverse beauty and use for city life 2x3 -- Feb 20, 2014 -- Obanzai: The frugal wisdom of Kyoto's home cooking 2x4 -- Mar 27, 2014 -- Ikebana: Revealing the full potential of flowers 2x5 -- Apr 03, 2014 -- Calligraphy: Elegance within a Black-and-white Universe 2x6 -- Apr 17, 2014 -- Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft that Embodies Nirvana 2x7 -- May 01, 2014 -- Rimpa: An artistic style transcending time 2x8 -- May 15, 2014 -- Bamboo Culture: New life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital 2x9 -- Jun 05, 2014 -- Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance 2x10 -- Jun 19, 2014 -- Kyoto Dolls: Adored by all, their grace brings peace 2x11 -- Jul 03, 2014 -- Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship 2x12 -- Jul 17, 2014 -- Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates 2x13 -- Aug 07, 2014 -- Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital 2x14 -- Sep 04, 2014 -- Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk 2x15 -- Sep 18, 2014 -- Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires give Ancestors Safe Passage 2x16 -- Oct 02, 2014 -- Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain 2x17 -- Oct 16, 2014 -- Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality 2x18 -- Nov 06, 2014 -- Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy 2x19 -- Nov 20, 2014 -- Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature 2x20 -- Dec 04, 2014 -- Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present
CORE KYOTO - Season 3 -- 20 Episodes
3x1 -- Jan 08, 2015 -- The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity 3x2 -- Jan 22, 2015 -- Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste 3x3 -- Feb 26, 2015 -- Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring 3x4 -- Mar 19, 2015 -- Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste that Enriches Kyoto Life 3x5 -- Apr 01, 2015 -- The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty 3x6 -- Apr 15, 2015 -- Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality 3x7 -- May 06, 2015 -- Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All 3x8 -- May 20, 2015 -- Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age 3x9 -- Jun 03, 2015 -- Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life 3x10 -- Jun 17, 2015 -- Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty 3x11 -- Jul 15, 2015 -- Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities along the Approaches Connect People 3x12 -- Jul 29, 2015 -- Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals 3x13 -- Aug 12, 2015 -- The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark 3x14 -- Sep 02, 2015 -- Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger 3x15 -- Sep 17, 2015 -- The Essence behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail 3x16 -- Oct 01, 2015 -- Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use 3x17 -- Oct 15, 2015 -- Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life 3x18 -- Nov 05, 2015 -- Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life 3x19 -- Nov 19, 2015 -- Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew 3x20 -- Dec 03, 2015 -- Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance their Surroundings
CORE KYOTO - Season 4 -- 20 Episodes
4x1 -- Jan 07, 2016 -- Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder 4x2 -- Jan 21, 2016 -- Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty within Natural Stone 4x3 -- Feb 18, 2016 -- Kyo-kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within 4x4 -- Mar 03, 2016 -- Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake 4x5 -- Apr 07, 2016 -- Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot 4x6 -- Apr 21, 2016 -- Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft through the Ancient Capital 4x7 -- May 05, 2016 -- Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists 4x8 -- May 19, 2016 -- Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces 4x9 -- Jun 02, 2016 -- Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation 4x10 -- Jun 16, 2016 -- Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium 4x11 -- Jul 07, 2016 -- Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth 4x12 -- Jul 21, 2016 -- Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing 4x13 -- Aug 25, 2016 -- Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat 4x14 -- Sep 01, 2016 -- Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian against Fire 4x15 -- Sep 22, 2016 -- Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics 4x16 -- Oct 06, 2016 -- Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch over Children 4x17 -- Oct 20, 2016 -- The Cinema Capital: The Professionals behind the Samurai Filming Industry 4x18 -- Nov 03, 2016 -- Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space 4x19 -- Nov 17, 2016 -- Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude 4x20 -- Dec 15, 2016 -- Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns
CORE KYOTO - Season 5 -- 20 Episodes
5x1 -- Jan 12, 2017 -- Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants 5x2 -- Jan 26, 2017 -- Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship 5x3 -- Feb 16, 2017 -- Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away 5x4 -- Mar 02, 2017 -- Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty 5x5 -- Apr 06, 2017 -- The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure 5x6 -- Apr 20, 2017 -- Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride 5x7 -- May 04, 2017 -- Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future 5x8 -- May 18, 2017 -- Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth 5x9 -- Jun 01, 2017 -- The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty 5x10 -- Jun 15, 2017 -- Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings behind Masked Theater 5x11 -- Jul 06, 2017 -- The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments 5x12 -- Jul 20, 2017 -- Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen 5x13 -- Aug 24, 2017 -- Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived 5x14 -- Sep 07, 2017 -- Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture 5x15 -- Sep 21, 2017 -- Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side 5x16 -- Oct 05, 2017 -- Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine 5x17 -- Oct 19, 2017 -- Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function 5x18 -- Nov 02, 2017 -- Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests 5x19 -- Nov 16, 2017 -- Ink Paintings: Insights into the Heart of Zen 5x20 -- Dec 21, 2017 -- Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People
CORE KYOTO - Season 6 -- 20 Episodes
6x1 -- Jan 11, 2018 -- Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends 6x2 -- Jan 25, 2018 -- Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past 6x3 -- Feb 01, 2018 -- Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude 6x4 -- Mar 15, 2018 -- An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition 6x5 -- Apr 05, 2018 -- Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality 6x6 -- Apr 19, 2018 -- Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii 6x7 -- May 03, 2018 -- Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance 6x8 -- May 17, 2018 -- Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty 6x9 -- Jun 07, 2018 -- Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden 6x10 -- Jun 21, 2018 -- Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance 6x11 -- Jul 05, 2018 -- Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital 6x12 -- Jul 19, 2018 -- Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine 6x13 -- Aug 16, 2018 -- Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture 6x14 -- Sep 06, 2018 -- Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance 6x18 -- Sep 20, 2018 -- The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive 6x19 -- Oct 04, 2018 -- The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion 6x20 -- Oct 18, 2018 -- Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty 6x21 -- Nov 01, 2018 -- The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty 6x22 -- Nov 08, 2018 -- Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits 6x23 -- Dec 28, 2018 -- End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times
CORE KYOTO - Season 7 -- 13 Episodes
7x1 -- Jan 17, 2019 -- Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat 7x2 -- Feb 07, 2019 -- Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage 7x3 -- Feb 21, 2019 -- Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity 7x4 -- Mar 28, 2019 -- The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki 7x5 -- Apr 04, 2019 -- Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within 7x6 -- May 16, 2019 -- Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land 7x7 -- Jun 19, 2019 -- Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious 7x8 -- Jul 03, 2019 -- Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight 7x9 -- Jul 31, 2019 -- Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital 7x10 -- Oct 09, 2019 -- The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement 7x11 -- Oct 30, 2019 -- Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts 7x12 -- Nov 06, 2019 -- Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together 7x13 -- Dec 04, 2019 -- Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived
CORE KYOTO - Season 8 -- 16 Episodes
8x1 -- Jan 29, 2020 -- New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation within Tradition 8x2 -- Feb 05, 2020 -- Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections 8x3 -- Mar 04, 2020 -- The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships 8x4 -- Apr 01, 2020 -- Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable 8x5 -- Apr 15, 2020 -- Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art 8x6 -- May 06, 2020 -- Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship 8x7 -- Aug 05, 2020 -- Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness 8x8 -- Aug 19, 2020 -- Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity 8x9 -- Sep 02, 2020 -- Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind 8x10 -- Sep 16, 2020 -- Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution 8x11 -- Sep 30, 2020 -- Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul 8x12 -- Oct 21, 2020 -- The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful chrysanthemums grant longevity 8x13 -- Nov 05, 2020 -- Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor 8x14 -- Nov 19, 2020 -- Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital 8x15 -- Dec 02, 2020 -- Warding off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety 8x16 -- Dec 17, 2020 -- Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant, Dazzling Beauty
CORE KYOTO - Season 9 -- 17 Episodes
9x1 -- Jan 21, 2021 -- Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & An Architect 9x2 -- Feb 04, 2021 -- The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital 9x3 -- Feb 18, 2021 -- Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families 9x4 -- Mar 18, 2021 -- Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time 9x5 -- Apr 29, 2021 -- Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe 9x6 -- May 06, 2021 -- Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist 9x7 -- May 13, 2021 -- Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves 9x8 -- May 20, 2021 -- Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty 9x9 -- Jun 10, 2021 -- Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages 9x10 -- Aug 19, 2021 -- The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined 9x11 -- Sep 02, 2021 -- Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty 9x12 -- Sep 16, 2021 -- Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times 9x13 -- Sep 30, 2021 -- Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life 9x14 -- Oct 07, 2021 -- Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink 9x15 -- Dec 02, 2021 -- Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty 9x16 -- Dec 16, 2021 -- Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural 9x17 -- Dec 30, 2021 -- Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World
CORE KYOTO - Season 10 -- 21 Episodes
10x1 -- Jan 06, 2022 -- Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns 10x2 -- Jan 20, 2022 -- Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture 10x3 -- Feb 03, 2022 -- Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery 10x4 -- Feb 10, 2022 -- Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings 10x5 -- Feb 17, 2022 -- Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts 10x6 -- Mar 03, 2022 -- Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil 10x7 -- Mar 17, 2022 -- Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart 10x8 -- Mar 24, 2022 -- Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients 10x9 -- Apr 07, 2022 -- Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling 10x10 -- Apr 21, 2022 -- Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables 10x11 -- May 12, 2022 -- Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths into the Future 10x12 -- May 19, 2022 -- The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts 10x13 -- Jun 02, 2022 -- Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor 10x14 -- Jun 16, 2022 -- Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields 10x15 -- Jul 07, 2022 -- The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations 10x16 -- Jul 21, 2022 -- Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto 10x17 -- Aug 11, 2022 -- Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations 10x18 -- Aug 18, 2022 -- Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair 10x19 -- Sep 01, 2022 -- New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper 10x20 -- Oct 06, 2022 -- Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital 10x21 -- Oct 20, 2022 -- The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom
2013x1 -- Feb 27, 2013 -- Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts 2013x2 -- Apr 04, 2013 -- Kaiseki-ryori: The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality 2013x3 -- Apr 18, 2013 -- Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty 2013x4 -- May 16, 2013 -- Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring 2013x5 -- Jun 06, 2013 -- Japanese-Style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty 2013x6 -- Jun 13, 2013 -- Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers 2013x7 -- Jun 20, 2013 -- Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District where Elegant Dreams Bloom 2013x8 -- Jul 04, 2013 -- Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities 2013x9 -- Jul 18, 2013 -- Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together 2013x10 -- Aug 15, 2013 -- Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival 2013x11 -- Sep 05, 2013 -- Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings 2013x12 -- Sep 19, 2013 -- Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings 2013x13 -- Oct 03, 2013 -- Kyo-shikki: The Jet-Black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware 2013x14 -- Oct 17, 2013 -- Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training 2013x15 -- Nov 07, 2013 -- Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade 2013x16 -- Dec 05, 2013 -- Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries 2013x17 -- Dec 19, 2013 -- The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital
CORE KYOTO - Season 2014 -- 20 Episodes
2014x1 -- Jan 16, 2014 -- Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses 2014x2 -- Feb 06, 2014 -- A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life 2014x3 -- Feb 20, 2014 -- Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking 2014x4 -- Mar 27, 2014 -- Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers 2014x5 -- Apr 03, 2014 -- Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-White Universe 2014x6 -- Apr 17, 2014 -- Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana 2014x7 -- May 01, 2014 -- Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time 2014x8 -- May 15, 2014 -- Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital 2014x9 -- Jun 05, 2014 -- Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance 2014x10 -- Jun 19, 2014 -- Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace 2014x11 -- Jul 03, 2014 -- Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship 2014x12 -- Jul 17, 2014 -- Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates 2014x13 -- Aug 07, 2014 -- Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital 2014x14 -- Sep 04, 2014 -- Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk 2014x15 -- Sep 18, 2014 -- Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage 2014x16 -- Oct 02, 2014 -- Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain 2014x17 -- Oct 16, 2014 -- Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality 2014x18 -- Nov 06, 2014 -- Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy 2014x19 -- Nov 20, 2014 -- Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature 2014x20 -- Dec 04, 2014 -- Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present
CORE KYOTO - Season 2015 -- 20 Episodes
2015x1 -- Jan 08, 2015 -- The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity 2015x2 -- Jan 22, 2015 -- Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste 2015x3 -- Feb 26, 2015 -- Setsubun: Out with the Demons and In with Fortune in the Spring 2015x4 -- Mar 19, 2015 -- Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life 2015x5 -- Apr 01, 2015 -- The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty 2015x6 -- Apr 15, 2015 -- Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality 2015x7 -- May 06, 2015 -- Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All 2015x8 -- May 20, 2015 -- Modern Architecture: Breathing Life Into the Ancient Capital in a New Age 2015x9 -- Jun 03, 2015 -- Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life 2015x10 -- Jun 17, 2015 -- Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty 2015x11 -- Jul 15, 2015 -- Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People 2015x12 -- Jul 29, 2015 -- Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals 2015x13 -- Aug 12, 2015 -- The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark 2015x14 -- Sep 02, 2015 -- Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger 2015x15 -- Sep 17, 2015 -- The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail 2015x16 -- Oct 01, 2015 -- Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use 2015x17 -- Oct 15, 2015 -- Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life 2015x18 -- Nov 05, 2015 -- Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life 2015x19 -- Nov 19, 2015 -- Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew 2015x20 -- Dec 03, 2015 -- Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings
CORE KYOTO - Season 2016 -- 20 Episodes
2016x1 -- Jan 07, 2016 -- Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder 2016x2 -- Jan 21, 2016 -- Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty Within Natural Stone 2016x3 -- Feb 18, 2016 -- Kyo-kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within 2016x4 -- Mar 03, 2016 -- Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake 2016x5 -- Apr 07, 2016 -- Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot 2016x6 -- Apr 21, 2016 -- Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital 2016x7 -- May 05, 2016 -- Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists 2016x8 -- May 19, 2016 -- Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces 2016x9 -- Jun 02, 2016 -- Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation 2016x10 -- Jun 16, 2016 -- Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium 2016x11 -- Jul 07, 2016 -- Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth 2016x12 -- Jul 21, 2016 -- Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing 2016x13 -- Aug 25, 2016 -- Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat 2016x14 -- Sep 01, 2016 -- Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against Fire 2016x15 -- Sep 22, 2016 -- Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics 2016x16 -- Oct 06, 2016 -- Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch Over Children 2016x17 -- Oct 20, 2016 -- The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry 2016x18 -- Nov 03, 2016 -- Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space 2016x19 -- Nov 17, 2016 -- Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude 2016x20 -- Dec 15, 2016 -- Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns
CORE KYOTO - Season 2017 -- 20 Episodes
2017x1 -- Jan 12, 2017 -- Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants 2017x2 -- Jan 26, 2017 -- Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship 2017x3 -- Feb 16, 2017 -- Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away 2017x4 -- Mar 02, 2017 -- Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty 2017x5 -- Apr 06, 2017 -- The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure 2017x6 -- Apr 20, 2017 -- Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride 2017x7 -- May 04, 2017 -- Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future 2017x8 -- May 18, 2017 -- Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth 2017x9 -- Jun 01, 2017 -- The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty 2017x10 -- Jun 15, 2017 -- Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater 2017x11 -- Jul 06, 2017 -- The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments 2017x12 -- Jul 20, 2017 -- Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen 2017x13 -- Aug 24, 2017 -- Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived 2017x14 -- Sep 07, 2017 -- Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture 2017x15 -- Sep 21, 2017 -- Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side 2017x16 -- Oct 05, 2017 -- Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine 2017x17 -- Oct 19, 2017 -- Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function 2017x18 -- Nov 02, 2017 -- Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests 2017x19 -- Nov 16, 2017 -- Ink Paintings: Insights Into the Heart of Zen 2017x20 -- Dec 21, 2017 -- Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People
CORE KYOTO - Season 2018 -- 20 Episodes
2018x1 -- Jan 11, 2018 -- Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends 2018x2 -- Jan 25, 2018 -- Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past 2018x3 -- Feb 01, 2018 -- Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude 2018x4 -- Mar 15, 2018 -- An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition 2018x5 -- Apr 05, 2018 -- Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality 2018x6 -- Apr 19, 2018 -- Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii 2018x7 -- May 03, 2018 -- Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance 2018x8 -- May 17, 2018 -- Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty 2018x9 -- Jun 07, 2018 -- Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden 2018x10 -- Jun 21, 2018 -- Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance 2018x11 -- Jul 05, 2018 -- Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital 2018x12 -- Jul 19, 2018 -- Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine 2018x13 -- Aug 16, 2018 -- Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture 2018x14 -- Sep 06, 2018 -- Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance 2018x18 -- Sep 20, 2018 -- The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive 2018x19 -- Oct 04, 2018 -- The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion 2018x20 -- Oct 18, 2018 -- Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty 2018x21 -- Nov 01, 2018 -- The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty 2018x22 -- Nov 08, 2018 -- Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits 2018x23 -- Dec 28, 2018 -- End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times
CORE KYOTO - Season 2019 -- 13 Episodes
2019x1 -- Jan 17, 2019 -- Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat 2019x2 -- Feb 07, 2019 -- Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage 2019x3 -- Feb 21, 2019 -- Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity 2019x4 -- Mar 28, 2019 -- The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki 2019x5 -- Apr 04, 2019 -- Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within 2019x6 -- May 16, 2019 -- Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land 2019x7 -- Jun 19, 2019 -- Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious 2019x8 -- Jul 03, 2019 -- Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight 2019x9 -- Jul 31, 2019 -- Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital 2019x10 -- Oct 09, 2019 -- The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement 2019x11 -- Oct 30, 2019 -- Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts 2019x12 -- Nov 06, 2019 -- Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together 2019x13 -- Dec 04, 2019 -- Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived
CORE KYOTO - Season 2020 -- 16 Episodes
2020x1 -- Jan 29, 2020 -- New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition 2020x2 -- Feb 05, 2020 -- Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections 2020x3 -- Mar 04, 2020 -- The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships 2020x4 -- Apr 01, 2020 -- Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable 2020x5 -- Apr 15, 2020 -- Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art 2020x6 -- May 06, 2020 -- Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship 2020x7 -- Aug 05, 2020 -- Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness 2020x8 -- Aug 19, 2020 -- Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity 2020x9 -- Sep 02, 2020 -- Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind 2020x10 -- Sep 16, 2020 -- Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution 2020x11 -- Sep 30, 2020 -- Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul 2020x12 -- Oct 21, 2020 -- The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity 2020x13 -- Nov 05, 2020 -- Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor 2020x14 -- Nov 19, 2020 -- Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital 2020x15 -- Dec 02, 2020 -- Warding off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety 2020x16 -- Dec 17, 2020 -- Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant, Dazzling Beauty
CORE KYOTO - Season 2021 -- 17 Episodes
2021x1 -- Jan 21, 2021 -- Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & an Architect 2021x2 -- Feb 04, 2021 -- The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital 2021x3 -- Feb 18, 2021 -- Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families 2021x4 -- Mar 18, 2021 -- Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time 2021x5 -- Apr 29, 2021 -- Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe 2021x6 -- May 06, 2021 -- Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist 2021x7 -- May 13, 2021 -- Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves 2021x8 -- May 20, 2021 -- Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty 2021x9 -- Jun 10, 2021 -- Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages 2021x10 -- Aug 19, 2021 -- The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined 2021x11 -- Sep 02, 2021 -- Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty 2021x12 -- Sep 16, 2021 -- Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times 2021x13 -- Sep 30, 2021 -- Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life 2021x14 -- Oct 07, 2021 -- Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink 2021x15 -- Dec 02, 2021 -- Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty 2021x16 -- Dec 16, 2021 -- Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural 2021x17 -- Dec 30, 2021 -- Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World
CORE KYOTO - Season 2022 -- 23 Episodes
2022x1 -- Jan 06, 2022 -- Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns 2022x2 -- Jan 20, 2022 -- Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture 2022x3 -- Feb 03, 2022 -- Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery 2022x4 -- Feb 10, 2022 -- Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and Its Blessings 2022x5 -- Feb 17, 2022 -- Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts 2022x6 -- Mar 03, 2022 -- Gateways: Sacred Demarcations That Repel Evil 2022x7 -- Mar 17, 2022 -- Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart 2022x8 -- Mar 24, 2022 -- Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients 2022x9 -- Apr 07, 2022 -- Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling 2022x10 -- Apr 21, 2022 -- Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables 2022x11 -- May 12, 2022 -- Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths Into the Future 2022x12 -- May 19, 2022 -- The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts 2022x13 -- Jun 02, 2022 -- Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor 2022x14 -- Jun 16, 2022 -- Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields 2022x15 -- Jul 07, 2022 -- The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations 2022x16 -- Jul 21, 2022 -- Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto 2022x17 -- Aug 11, 2022 -- Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations 2022x18 -- Aug 18, 2022 -- Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair 2022x19 -- Sep 01, 2022 -- New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper 2022x20 -- Oct 06, 2022 -- Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital 2022x21 -- Oct 20, 2022 -- The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom 2022x22 -- Nov 24, 2022 -- Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine 2022x23 -- Dec 08, 2022 -- The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital
CORE KYOTO - Season 2023 -- 17 Episodes
2023x1 -- Feb 16, 2023 -- Rice Straw: Beauty within the Prayers of Daily Life 2023x2 -- Mar 02, 2023 -- Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time 2023x3 -- Mar 16, 2023 -- Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class 2023x4 -- Apr 13, 2023 -- Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto 2023x5 -- Apr 20, 2023 -- Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region 2023x6 -- May 04, 2023 -- Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion 2023x7 -- May 18, 2023 -- Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived 2023x8 -- Jun 01, 2023 -- Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation 2023x9 -- Jun 15, 2023 -- Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times 2023x10 -- Jul 06, 2023 -- Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul 2023x11 -- Aug 03, 2023 -- The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments 2023x12 -- Aug 17, 2023 -- Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All 2023x13 -- Sep 07, 2023 -- Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds 2023x14 -- Oct 05, 2023 -- Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community 2023x15 -- Oct 19, 2023 -- The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul 2023x16 -- Nov 02, 2023 -- Crawling through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break with Tradition 2023x17 -- Nov 16, 2023 -- Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence