Core Kyoto

Episode 11 2014-07-03 - Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship

Episode 6 2015-04-16 - Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality

Episode 5 2016-04-07 - Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot
Episode 17 2016-10-20 - The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry

Episode 4 2017-03-02 - Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty

Episode 3 2018-02-01 - Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude

Episode 7 2020-08-06 - Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness
Episode 8 2020-08-20 - Fudo Myoo: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity
Episode 10 2020-09-17 - Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution
Episode 13 2020-11-05 - Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor
Episode 14 2020-11-19 - Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital

Episode 9 2021-06-10 - Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages
Episode 13 2021-09-30 - Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life
Episode 14 2021-10-07 - Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink

Episode 1 2022-01-06 - Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns
Episode 2 2022-01-20 - Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture
Episode 3 2022-02-03 - Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery
Episode 5 2022-02-17 - Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts
Episode 6 2022-03-03 - Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil
Episode 7 2022-03-17 - Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart
Episode 8 2022-03-24 - Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients
Episode 9 2022-04-07 - Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling
Episode 10 2022-04-21 - Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables
Episode 11 2022-05-12 - Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths into the Future
Episode 12 2022-05-19 - The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts
Episode 13 2022-06-02 - Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor
Episode 14 2022-06-16 - Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields
Episode 15 2022-07-07 - The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations
Episode 16 2022-07-21 - Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto
Episode 17 2022-08-11 - Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations
Episode 18 2022-08-18 - Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair
Episode 19 2022-09-01 - New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable Elegant Use of Paper
Episode 20 2022-10-06 - Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital
Episode 21 2022-10-20 - The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and AgeOld Wisdom
Episode 22 2022-11-24 - Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine
Episode 23 2022-12-08 - The Dragon: Deity of Water Protector of the Capital

Episode 1 2023-02-16 - Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life
Episode 2 2023-03-02 - Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time
Episode 3 2023-03-16 - Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class
Episode 4 2023-04-13 - Miso: Fermentation the Taste of Kyoto
Episode 5 2023-04-20 - Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region
Episode 6 2023-05-04 - Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion
Episode 7 2023-05-18 - Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived
Episode 8 2023-06-01 - Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
Episode 9 2023-06-15 - Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
Episode 10 2023-07-06 - Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
Episode 11 2023-08-03 - The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments
Episode 12 2023-08-17 - Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All
Episode 13 2023-09-07 - Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds
Episode 14 2023-10-05 - Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community
Episode 15 2023-10-19 - The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
Episode 16 2023-11-02 - Crawling Through Mud: AvantGarde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
Episode 17 2023-11-16 - Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence

Episode 2 2025-01-23 - Fall in SagaArashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of Change