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 -- 9 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