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13
Season 13 Jan 16, 2025
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13 - 1Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town Planning Jan 16, 2025
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13 - 2
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13 - 3
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13 - 4
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13 - 5
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13 - 6
12
Season 12 Jan 25, 2024
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12 - 1
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12 - 2
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12 - 3
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12 - 4Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details Apr 11, 2024
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12 - 5
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12 - 6The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages May 09, 2024
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12 - 7Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life May 30, 2024
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12 - 8
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12 - 9
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12 - 10
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12 - 11Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity Aug 15, 2024
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12 - 12
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12 - 13
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12 - 14
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12 - 15Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print Nov 14, 2024
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12 - 16
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12 - 17Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties Dec 12, 2024
11
Season 11 Feb 16, 2023
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11 - 1Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life Feb 16, 2023
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11 - 2Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time Mar 02, 2023
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11 - 3
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11 - 4Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto Apr 13, 2023
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11 - 5
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11 - 6
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11 - 7Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived May 18, 2023
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11 - 8
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11 - 9
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11 - 10Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul Jul 06, 2023
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11 - 11
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11 - 12
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11 - 13
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11 - 14
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11 - 15
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11 - 16
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11 - 17Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence Nov 16, 2023
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11 - 18A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future Dec 07, 2023
10
Season 10 Jan 06, 2022
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10 - 1
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10 - 2
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10 - 3
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10 - 4
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10 - 5Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts Feb 17, 2022
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10 - 6Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil Mar 03, 2022
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10 - 7
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10 - 8Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients Mar 24, 2022
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10 - 9
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10 - 10Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables Apr 21, 2022
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10 - 11
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10 - 12
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10 - 13Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor Jun 02, 2022
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10 - 14Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields Jun 16, 2022
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10 - 15The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations Jul 07, 2022
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10 - 16Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto Jul 21, 2022
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10 - 17
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10 - 18Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair Aug 18, 2022
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10 - 19
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10 - 20
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10 - 21
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10 - 22Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine Nov 24, 2022
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10 - 23The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital Dec 08, 2022
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Season 9 Jan 21, 2021
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9 - 1
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9 - 2
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9 - 3
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9 - 4
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9 - 5Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe Apr 29, 2021
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9 - 6
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9 - 7Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves May 13, 2021
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9 - 8Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty May 20, 2021
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9 - 9
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9 - 10
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9 - 11
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9 - 12Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times Sep 16, 2021
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9 - 13Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life Sep 30, 2021
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9 - 14
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9 - 15Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty Dec 02, 2021
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9 - 16Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural Dec 16, 2021
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9 - 17
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Season 8 Jan 30, 2020
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8 - 1
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8 - 2Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections Feb 06, 2020
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8 - 3
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8 - 4Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable Apr 02, 2020
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8 - 5Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art Apr 16, 2020
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8 - 6
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8 - 7
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8 - 8Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity Aug 20, 2020
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8 - 9
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8 - 10Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution Sep 17, 2020
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8 - 11
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8 - 12
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8 - 13Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor Nov 05, 2020
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8 - 14
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8 - 15Warding Off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety Dec 03, 2020
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8 - 16Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant Dazzling Beauty Dec 17, 2020
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Season 7 Jan 17, 2019
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7 - 1Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat Jan 17, 2019
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7 - 2
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7 - 3
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7 - 4
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7 - 5Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within Apr 04, 2019
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7 - 6Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land May 16, 2019
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7 - 7Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious Jun 20, 2019
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7 - 8Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight Jul 04, 2019
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7 - 9Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital Aug 01, 2019
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7 - 10The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement Oct 10, 2019
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7 - 11Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts Oct 31, 2019
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7 - 12
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7 - 13Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived Dec 05, 2019
6
Season 6 Jan 11, 2018
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6 - 1Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends Jan 11, 2018
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6 - 2Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past Jan 25, 2018
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6 - 3
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6 - 4An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition Mar 15, 2018
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6 - 5Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality Apr 05, 2018
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6 - 6Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii Apr 19, 2018
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6 - 7
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6 - 8
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6 - 9
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6 - 10
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6 - 11
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6 - 12Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine Jul 19, 2018
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6 - 13Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture Aug 16, 2018
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6 - 14
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6 - 15
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6 - 16
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6 - 17
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6 - 18
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6 - 19Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits Nov 08, 2018
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6 - 20
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Season 5 Jan 12, 2017
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5 - 1
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5 - 2
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5 - 3
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5 - 4
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5 - 5
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5 - 6
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5 - 7
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5 - 8
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5 - 9
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5 - 10
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5 - 11The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments Jul 06, 2017
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5 - 12Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen Jul 20, 2017
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5 - 13
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5 - 14Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture Sep 07, 2017
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5 - 15Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side Sep 21, 2017
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5 - 16Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine Oct 05, 2017
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5 - 17
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5 - 18Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests Nov 02, 2017
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5 - 19Ink Paintings: Insights into the Heart of Zen Nov 16, 2017
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5 - 20Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People Dec 21, 2017
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Season 4 Jan 07, 2016
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4 - 1
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4 - 2
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4 - 3Kyo-Kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within Feb 18, 2016
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4 - 4
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4 - 5Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot Apr 07, 2016
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4 - 6
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4 - 7
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4 - 8Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces May 19, 2016
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4 - 9
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4 - 10Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium Jun 16, 2016
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4 - 11Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth Jul 07, 2016
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4 - 12Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing Jul 21, 2016
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4 - 13Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat Aug 25, 2016
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4 - 14
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4 - 15Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics Sep 22, 2016
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4 - 16
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4 - 17
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4 - 18Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space Nov 03, 2016
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4 - 19Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude Nov 17, 2016
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4 - 20Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns Dec 15, 2016
3
Season 3 Jan 08, 2015
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3 - 1
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3 - 2Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste Jan 22, 2015
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3 - 3
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3 - 4Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life Mar 19, 2015
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3 - 5
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3 - 6
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3 - 7Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All May 07, 2015
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3 - 8
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3 - 9Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life Jun 04, 2015
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3 - 10
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3 - 11
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3 - 12
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3 - 13
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3 - 14
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3 - 15
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3 - 16
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3 - 17
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3 - 18
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3 - 19Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew Nov 19, 2015
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3 - 20
2
Season 2 Jan 16, 2014
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2 - 1
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2 - 2
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2 - 3Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking Feb 20, 2014
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2 - 4Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers Mar 27, 2014
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2 - 5
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2 - 6
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2 - 7Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time May 01, 2014
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2 - 8
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2 - 9Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance Jun 05, 2014
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2 - 10Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace Jun 19, 2014
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2 - 11
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2 - 12
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2 - 13
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2 - 14
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2 - 15
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2 - 16
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2 - 17
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2 - 18
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2 - 19Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature Nov 20, 2014
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2 - 20
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Season 1 Feb 28, 2013
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1 - 1Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts Feb 28, 2013
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1 - 2Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality Apr 04, 2013
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1 - 3Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty Apr 18, 2013
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1 - 4
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1 - 5
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1 - 6
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1 - 7
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1 - 8
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1 - 9Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together Jul 18, 2013
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1 - 10
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1 - 11
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1 - 12
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1 - 13
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1 - 14
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1 - 15Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade Nov 07, 2013
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1 - 16
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1 - 17
0
Season 0 Nov 12, 2023
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0 - 1The Beauty and Skill in Tradition Nov 12, 2023
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0 - 2Behind the Scenes of Gion Matsuri Sep 14, 2024
Overview
The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
Year 2025
Studio NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Director
Crew
Popularity 2.8158
Language Japanese, English