Core Kyoto (2013) | All episodes

Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts

Release Date: Feb 27, 2013

Kaiseki-ryori: The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality

Release Date: Apr 3, 2013

Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty

Release Date: Apr 18, 2013

Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring

Release Date: May 15, 2013

Japanese Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty

Release Date: Jun 6, 2013

Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers

Release Date: Jun 13, 2013

Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom

Release Date: Jun 19, 2013

Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of Deities

Release Date: Jul 4, 2013

Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together

Release Date: Jul 18, 2013

Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival

Release Date: Aug 15, 2013

Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings

Release Date: Sep 5, 2013

Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings

Release Date: Sep 19, 2013

Kyo-shikki: The Jet-Black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware

Release Date: Oct 2, 2013

Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training

Release Date: Oct 16, 2013

Nishijin-Ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade

Release Date: Nov 7, 2013

Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries

Release Date: Dec 5, 2013

The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital

Release Date: Dec 18, 2013

Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses

Release Date: Jan 15, 2014

A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life

Release Date: Feb 6, 2014

Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking

Release Date: Feb 20, 2014

Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers

Release Date: Mar 27, 2014

Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-White Universe

Release Date: Apr 3, 2014

Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana

Release Date: Apr 17, 2014

Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time

Release Date: May 1, 2014

Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital

Release Date: May 15, 2014

Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance

Release Date: Jun 5, 2014

Kyoto Dolls: Their Grace, Adored by All, Brings Peace

Release Date: Jun 19, 2014

Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship

Release Date: Jul 3, 2014

Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates

Release Date: Jul 17, 2014

Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital

Release Date: Aug 7, 2014

Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk

Release Date: Sep 4, 2014

Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage

Release Date: Sep 18, 2014

Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain

Release Date: Oct 1, 2014

Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality

Release Date: Oct 16, 2014

Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy

Release Date: Nov 6, 2014

Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature

Release Date: Nov 20, 2014

Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present

Release Date: Dec 4, 2014

The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity

Release Date: Jan 8, 2015

Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste

Release Date: Jan 22, 2015

Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring

Release Date: Feb 26, 2015

Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life

Release Date: Mar 19, 2015

The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty

Release Date: Mar 31, 2015

Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality

Release Date: Apr 15, 2015

Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All

Release Date: May 6, 2015

Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life

Release Date: Jun 3, 2015

Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty

Release Date: Jun 17, 2015

Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People

Release Date: Jul 15, 2015

Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals

Release Date: Jul 29, 2015

The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark

Release Date: Aug 12, 2015

Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger

Release Date: Sep 2, 2015