Core Kyoto

  • Premiered: Feb 2013
  • Episodes: 232
  • Followers: 1
  • Running
  • NHK
  • Unknown
  • Documentary Travel

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Season 13
13x1
Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town Planning
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 16, 2025
Kyoto has about 13,000 alleys with a total distance of 940km, and an increasing number of their houses are unoccupied. People are working on projects and tours to preserve and revitalize these areas.
13x2
Fall in Saga-Arashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of Change
Episode overview
Air date
Jan 22, 2025
This iconic Kyoto destination, popular for a millennium, has the perfect climate and topography for fall foliage. Some people create new ways to enjoy autumn, while others uphold fall traditions.
13x3
Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing Happiness
Episode overview
Air date
Feb 26, 2025
Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil. These weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.
13x4
Shamisen: The Reverberating Tones of Passion and Tradition
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 20, 2025
Shamisen tones, filled with emotion, harmonize with the culture of traditional entertainment districts. The dwindling number of musicians has aroused the effort to keep the instrument and music alive.
13x5
Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Episode overview
Air date
Apr 10, 2025
Raden, a decorative lacquerware technique, uses the glimmering inner layer of shells. The inlay appears to float resplendently on the black lacquer, inspiring artisans to take the art into the future.

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