Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto
2013 · Documentary
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The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.
1.The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity2.Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste3.Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring4.Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life5.The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty6.Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality7.Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All8.Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age9.Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life10.Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty11.Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People12.Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals13.The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark14.Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger15.The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail16.Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use17.Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life18.Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life19.Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew20.Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings