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Season 1 Episode 10: Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival

The Gion Matsuri festival, a centuries-old tradition, has evolved from a prayer for the country's health during a plague in 869 to a grand procession featuring 33 yamahoko floats on July 17, serving as "moving museums" that showcase Japan's rich cultural heritage.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts

1. Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts

Aired: Feb 28, 2013

A team of skilled craftsmen in Kyoto work to preserve traditional kyo-machiya...

Episode 2 Kaiseki-ryori: The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality

2. Kaiseki-ryori: The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality

Aired: Apr 4, 2013

The allure of Kyoto's traditional kaiseki-ryori cuisine is explored, its intr...

Episode 3 Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty

3. Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty

Aired: Apr 18, 2013

Exploring the vibrant city of Kyoto, we find ourselves surrounded by 2,700 te...

Episode 4 Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring

4. Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring

Aired: May 16, 2013

The next episode delves into the 1,200-year-old tradition of hanami, or cherr...

Episode 5 Japanese Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty

5. Japanese Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty

Aired: Jun 6, 2013

Japanese-style paintings, a quintessential embodiment of Kyoto aesthetics, sh...

Episode 6 Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers

6. Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers

Aired: Jun 13, 2013

Discover the serene beauty and rich heritage of Kyoto's traditional guesthous...

Episode 7 Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom

7. Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom

Aired: Jun 20, 2013

In the heart of the bustling Kagai district, the ozashiki function takes cent...

Episode 8 Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of Deities

8. Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of Deities

Aired: Jul 4, 2013

The ancient Aoi Matsuri festival in Kyoto has a 1,500-year history, transform...

Episode 9 Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together

9. Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together

Aired: Jul 18, 2013

The next episode explores the rich heritage of Japan's traditional tea ceremo...

Episode 10 Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival

10. Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival

Aired: Aug 15, 2013

The Gion Matsuri festival, a centuries-old tradition, has evolved from a pray...

Episode 11 Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings

11. Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings

Aired: Sep 5, 2013

A monk named Dogen introduces shojin-ryori, a vegetarian cuisine, from China ...

Episode 12 Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings

12. Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings

Aired: Sep 19, 2013

Kyoto's water resources played a pivotal role in shaping the city's culture a...

Episode 13 Kyo-shikki: The Jet-Black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware

13. Kyo-shikki: The Jet-Black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware

Aired: Oct 3, 2013

Innovation in lacquerware craftsmanship in Kyoto surged as artisans responded...

Episode 14 Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training

14. Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training

Aired: Oct 17, 2013

The next episode delves into the serene and meditative world of Karesansui, a...

Episode 15 Nishijin-Ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade

15. Nishijin-Ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade

Aired: Nov 7, 2013

The next episode delves into the art of obi-weaving, showcasing the meticulou...

Episode 16 Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries

16. Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries

Aired: Dec 5, 2013

Ancient Kyoto is the focus of the next episode, featuring over 1,100 long-sta...

Episode 17 The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital

17. The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital

Aired: Dec 19, 2013

Kyoto is bathed in a kaleidoscope of colors as the city's vibrant fall foliag...

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Gary Tegler

Info about Core Kyoto

Seasons: 13

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Documentary