Core Kyoto
Date de parution : 27 février 2013
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| Saison 1 - épisode 6 | Kyo-machiya: Connecting people's hearts Kyotoites have lived in kyo-machiya townhouses for centuries. Each year, 1,000 are demolished, but Kyo-machiya Sakujigumi, a group of craftsmen... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 7 | Kaiseki-ryori : The ultimate in culinary hospitality Stimulating all five senses, kaiseki-ryori is a Kyoto culinary work of art. Eiichi Takahashi, 14th generation owner of Hyotei, stresses kaiseki's... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 8 | Buddhist Statues: Figures of belief and beauty Kyoto has about 2,700 temples where an array of benevolent, meek, and ferocious Buddhist statues are worshipped. World Heritage temple Toji has a... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 9 | Hanami: Kyoto's cherry viewing festivities in the spring Various locations in Kyoto have been famous cherry-blossom-viewing spots for 1,200 years. As spring approaches, the locals' actions revolve around... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 10 | Japanese-style Paintings: The breathing world of beauty Japanese-style paintings are the embodiment of Kyoto aesthetics. Their delicate scenes are created using unique mineral pigments. Flower artist... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 11 | Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty consideration that soothes travelers The quality of hospitality found at accommodations in Japan's old capital, Kyoto, is known worldwide. They exude a time-honored culture and... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 12 | Kagai: Kyoto's flower district where elegant dreams The main stage for hospitality in the glittering kagai entertainment district is the ozashiki function. Geiko and maiko refine their skills over... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 13 | Aoi Matsuri: A dynastic festival in the presence of the deities The origin of Aoi Matsuri, one of Kyoto's 3 great festivals, goes back more than 1,500 years. Diviners advised the people to ride horses in prayer... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 14 | Chanoyu: A bowl of tea draws hearts together Sen-no-Rikyu (1522-1591) began the chanoyu, or tea ceremony, that is practiced today, 400 years ago. His simple, rustic wabi philosophy is still... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 15 | Gion Matsuri: The spirit of the townspeople during summer's grand festival Gion Matsuri began as a prayer for the country's health when 66 halberds were erected and 3 mikoshi shrines were paraded through plague-ravaged... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 16 | Shojin-ryori: Zen cuisine as training within the teachings In the 1200's, the monk Dogen brought shojin-ryori, a vegetarian cuisine, from China along with Zen Buddhism, which forbids the killing of animals... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 17 | Water Traditions: The old capital's rich natural blessings Kyoto has many mountain springs, rivers and groundwater. The capital relocated here about 1,200 years ago for the water supply that enriched the... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 18 | Kyo-shikki: The jet-black, golden beauty of Kyoto lacquerware As demand for lacquerware grew in the political and cultural hub of Kyoto, artisans refined their designs and techniques with a distinctive approach... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 19 | Karesansui: The Zen cosmos in a garden for spiritual training A pointed boulder with a large stone at its foot reaches for the heavens. The white gravel between them represents a swift flowing river, without... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 20 | Nishijin-ori: Beauty crystallized in a Kyoto brocade Nishijin-ori symbolizes the ancient capital's elegance and luxury. The obi-weaving process is divided into detailed tasks, such as mon-template... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 21 | Shinise: Established businesses survive the centuries The ancient capital has many shinise, or established businesses, with unbroken histories. Kyoto Prefecture classes a firm founded at least a century... | |
| Saison 1 - épisode 22 | The Changing Leaves: The transient fall beauty of the ancient capital The changing leaves vividly color Kyoto, which lies in a basin and has marked temperature differences. For more than a millennium, people have... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 1 | Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto culture through the five senses Kyoto confections are wagashi, or traditional confections, infused with Kyoto's charm and influenced by the tea ceremony. With beautiful designs and... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 2 | A Washi Capital: Paper of diverse beauty and use for city life Traditional washi paper flourished in the temples, shrines and palaces of the ancient capital. Enduring today, this versatile paper is used to... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 3 | Obanzai: The frugal wisdom of Kyoto's home cooking Obanzai are the frugal side dishes that grace dinner tables daily in Kyoto - the home of washoku, or Japanese cuisine. Cooked to make the staple... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 4 | Ikebana: Revealing the full potential of flowers Ikebana is the traditional art of flower arranging. Developed in Kyoto it merges Asian naturalism with the floral offerings to Buddhist altars. The... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 5 | Calligraphy: Elegance within a Black-and-white Universe Calligraphy is the art of writing characters with a brush. The use of kanji characters, which entered from China, spread with the practice of... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 6 | Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft that Embodies Nirvana The butsudan Buddhist family altar was built as a miniature of the temple dais upon which the main image stands, so families could worship at home.... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 7 | Rimpa: An artistic style transcending time Tawaraya Sotatsu, who emerged from Kyoto's merchant class, was one pioneer of the Rimpa School in the early Edo Period, and Ogata Korin consolidated... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 8 | Bamboo Culture: New life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital Kyoto has long-been a leading bamboo-growing region. Bamboo was considered holy in ancient times for its strong vitality. It is used at shrines and... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 9 | Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance Kyo-yuzen fabric has distinct patterns and splendid, delicate colors. Kyo-yuzen dyed kimono brighten special occasions in Kyoto. A lady takes extra... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 10 | Kyoto Dolls: Adored by all, their grace brings peace Filled with noble, graceful dignity, Kyoto dolls have long embodied people's prayers, relieved loneliness, and represented prayers for their... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 11 | Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship Kyoto is home to most Buddhist head temples, which shaped the ancient capital's historical landscape and fascinate visitors. Shichido-garan, the 7... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 12 | Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates Shinto shrines have sacred shimenawa ropes, bells with cords attached, mirrors, various fittings, and ceremonial ornamentation that have adorned... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 13 | Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital The Kyoto basin is blessed with fertile soil and an abundant supply of good water. Kyoto winters are frigid; and summers, scorching. This... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 14 | Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk Ogres, specters, demons, ghosts and hell. The ancient capital's many myths of the spirit world seem fantastic today. Kyoto's citizens lived in fear... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 15 | Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires give Ancestors Safe Passage The Japanese believe their ancestors' spirits return from the other world to visit during Obon in mid-August. The Gozan-no-okuribi ceremony to send... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 16 | Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain Fushimi Inari Taisha is famous worldwide for the vermillion shrine gates that line the paths in the mountain behind it, where its origins lie.... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 17 | Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality Noh is one of the oldest, extant performing arts and is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It has been performed in Kyoto some 650... | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 18 | Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 19 | Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature | |
| Saison 2 - épisode 20 | Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 1 | The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity Around 400 years ago, Sen-no-rikyu pursued the art of heart-to-heart communication through a bowl of tea and advanced the wabi-cha style of tea... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 2 | Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring February 3 is New Year's Eve by the old, lunar calendar and is the boundary between winter and spring. On this day, called Setsubun, households... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 3 | Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste that Enriches Kyoto Life In the ancient capital, sake was for religious and imperial rites. Made exclusively at the imperial brewery, the process evolved under the influence... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 4 | The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty Kyotoites have an affinity for the kimono that shares deep ties with traditional culture. A kimono researcher explains its aesthetics and the wisdom... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 5 | Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality After the first cafe opened in Kyoto in 1930, a coffee culture flourished as coffee salons enjoyed the patronage of local merchants, who prided... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 6 | Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste Kyoto tsukemono, or pickles, are made with various combinations of picklers and agents to preserve seasonal vegetables. Of these, 3 major varieties... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 7 | Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All Kannon Bosatsu is warmly worshipped, a comfort for the heart. The subject of many paintings and statues, he saves people across Buddhist sects. The... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 8 | Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste Kyoto tsukemono, or pickles, are made with various combinations of picklers and agents to preserve seasonal vegetables. Of these, 3 major varieties... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 9 | Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age In the late 1800's Kyoto architects and builders were the first to embrace change as Japan modernized. They incorporated the unusual Western designs... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 10 | Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life Kyogen is a traditional performing art, popular in Kyoto for more than 600 years. Noh evolved at around the same time and draws many of its tragic... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 11 | Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty The decorative arts evolved throughout during the city's 1,200-year history and survive today. Kyoto's reputation commands the highest quality, and... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 12 | Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities along the Approaches Connect People Kyoto is home to many Buddhist and Shinto head temples and shrines. The approaches to the gates have long attracted vendors plying local specialties... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 13 | Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals Shidashi-ryori is Kyoto hospitality. Kyotoites do not serve visitors and honored guests homemade dishes on ceremonial occasions. The convention is... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 14 | The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark The ancient capital was devastated during a period of intense war lasting 2 centuries until the late 16th century, when Toyotomi Hideyoshi assumed... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 15 | Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger For Heian aristocrats some 1,200 years ago, Kyoto life was the world of officialdom. Uji, located southeast of the capital, was the retreat where... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 16 | The Essence behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail Kyoto cuisine evolved in the old capital to please aristocratic eyes and palates. The local soft underground water inspired a cuisine that draws out... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 17 | Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use Over its 1,000 year history as capital, Kyoto attracted craftsmen with outstanding artistry from around Japan. They made quality implements and... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 18 | Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu lies in the southwest of Kyoto Prefecture. On September 15, this shrine holds the Iwashimizu-sai. This some 1,000-year-old... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 19 | Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life The Inoue School of Dance evolved as a distinct form of traditional Japanese dance in Kyoto. Danced to a shamisen and song backing, it developed... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 20 | Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew Kyoto today is a bustling tourist destination, but there was a time when it had lost its sparkle. The emperor moved to Tokyo 120 years ago to forge... | |
| Saison 3 - épisode 21 | Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance their Surroundings Byobu, or folding screens, were introduced to Japan in the 7th century as room partitions and windbreaks. Their distinct form today was shaped by... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 1 | Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder Kyo-yaki, or artistic ceramics fired in Kyoto, evolved within the rich culture of the ancient capital as crockery for the local cuisine and as... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 2 | Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty within Natural Stone Suiseki is the appreciation of natural stone shapes using poetic imagination to visualize magnificent mountain, island, or waterfall landscapes.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 3 | Kyo-Kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within Kyo-kanoko shibori is the general term used for tie-dyed fabric made in Kyoto. The bumpy pattern on the fabric's surface is mesmerizing with its... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 4 | Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake The streets of Kyoto are dotted with many cozy-looking restaurants, which some may feel awkward about entering. Many of these small restaurants,... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 5 | Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot The obi sash is an integral accessory for the kimono. One company has produced opulent Nishijin-ori obi for more than 120 years. A lady conveys the... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 6 | Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft through the Ancient Capital The world's oldest orchestral music, gagaku was imported from mainland China in ancient times. The melody is not based on a scale, yet the tunes are... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 7 | Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists Traditional woodblock prints in the ancient capital have a strong, distinct history. Their origins lie in the woodblock printing of Buddhist... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 8 | Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces Traditional Kyoto machiya townhouses have narrow entrances, and are long and deep. At the back lie small tsubo-niwa gardens, enclosed on all sides.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 9 | Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation Kyoto artist Insho Domoto was prolific in the mid-20th century. He painted more than 600 dynamic sliding door paintings for Tofuku-ji, Chishaku-in... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 10 | Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium During the spring and fall tourist seasons Kyoto's shrines and temples open their usually hidden treasures to the public. The Buddhist statues and... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 11 | Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth The ancient capital's dignified air of yesteryear is in part generated by earthen walls: the walls of the imperial palace, shrines, temples and even... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 12 | Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing Kata-yuzen is a Kyoto yuzen dyeing method that sometimes requires as many as 100 stencils to complete a bolt of kimono fabric. The development of... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 13 | Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat Kyoto is surrounded by mountains on 3 sides, so the city is concentrated in the basin where summers are sultry. Over the centuries, Kyotoites... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 14 | Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian against Fire Paper talismans protecting against fire are common sights in Kyoto homes. People receive them at Atago Jinja, situated on top of a rugged mountain.... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 15 | Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics The Kiyomizu Rokubey studio, one of Kyoto's leading potteries, was established 245 years ago. Led by the current Rokubey, the 8th generation to take... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 16 | Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch over Children Some 10,000 stone Jizo Buddhist statues dot the streets of Kyoto. At the end of summer, children gather at the street corners where the statues... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 17 | The Cinema Capital: The Professionals behind the Samurai Filming Industry Camera crews are common sights in Kyoto's historic streets and peaceful rural areas. The first film screening in Japan was held here in 1897, and... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 18 | Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space Fusuma are uniquely Japanese fittings, dating back a millennium, that act as partitions, sliding doors and walls. Painting them can transform a... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 19 | Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude Boys dressed as maidens walk the streets at night wearing lanterns adorned with intricate, cut-paper designs on their heads. Girls perform a votive... | |
| Saison 4 - épisode 20 | Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns At 3 a.m. on October 22, two large pine torches over 10m long are lit to signal the start of the fire festival at Iwakura Jinja. Long ago, it was... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 1 | Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants Some 1,000 years ago, monks from warring Mt. Hiei and nobles from the capital retreated from the world in rustic Ohara, northeast of Kyoto. The... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 2 | Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship The Kyoto State Guest House was built as a Japanese-style reception facility within the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park in 2005. This serene, elegant... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 3 | Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away Sento, or bathhouses, were built in Kyoto to cater to the large student and artisan population who lived in lodgings without baths. Many are worthy... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 4 | Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty The soaring forest of tall, straight cedars in Kitayama, in Kyoto's northwest, is a glorious sight. Kitayama cedar - known for its light color,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 5 | The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure Incense is primarily made by mixing natural plant-derived scents. It lends rooms ambience to welcome guests and is used in grooming. Originally... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 6 | Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride Tofu arrived from China along with Buddhism over a millennium ago. It further evolved in Japan as an ingredient in shojin-ryori vegetarian Zen... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 7 | Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future Kyoto's revitalization at the dawn of modernization in the 1860's was spurred by its 1,000-year history of tradition and innovation. The source of... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 8 | Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth Kanjiro Kawai was prolific in Kyoto in the mid-1900's. Originally from Shimane Prefecture, he devoted himself to pottery at Gojozaka, the hub for... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 9 | The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty The business of araiya in Kyoto involves cleaning and restoring old temples, shrines, machiya-style townhouses, and other wooden structures to their... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 10 | Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings behind Masked Theater Nenbutsu Kyogen is held at Kyoto temples in spring. This masked theater began here 1,000 years ago as group recitations of Buddhist teachings to... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 11 | The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments Kyotoites have for centuries refrained from directly conveying their true sentiments. Instead, they have refined the art of gift wrapping as a means... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 12 | Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen Nishiki Market, referred to as "Kyoto's kitchen", supplies local households and businesses with choice local cooking ingredients, including Kyoto... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 13 | Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived Gion Matsuri was restored to its former glory in 2014, almost 50 years after its two processions were merged into one. Again one parade precedes the... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 14 | Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture In early summer, confectioners display traditional sweets shaped like ayu, or sweetfish. For Kyotoites, ayu is as important a summer fish as conger... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 15 | Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side Japanese believe their ancestors' spirits visit in mid-August. To safely guide the spirits back to the other world, they light bonfires on 5... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 16 | Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine Kyoto's braided cords came into their own as fashion accessories for the nobility, 1,000 years ago. Elegant and practical, they were highly prized,... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 17 | Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function Geta and zori set off the kimono ensemble. People from all walks of life covet Kyoto footwear that evolved with the kimono. Artisans pursue beauty... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 18 | Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests In early October, Kitano Tenmangu shrine holds the Zuiki Matsuri festival. Sacred palanquins carry the spirit of the shrine's deity through the... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 19 | Ink Paintings: Insights into the Heart of Zen Dramatic blacks and pearly grays evoke profound scenes. Originating in China, ink painting was once part of Zen monks' ascetic training. It reveals... | |
| Saison 5 - épisode 20 | Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People In Kyoto, people regularly buy sweet treats at stores, which specialize in seasonal sweets that are also used in festivals. Some purveyors continue... | |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 1 | Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends Mount Kurama, located north of urban Kyoto, is steeped in legend. Goblin-like creatures called Tengu are believed to live deep in the forest, where... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 2 | Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past Kyotoites in days of old valued high quality fabric and woven textiles from abroad like gold. Pieces of these fabrics have been handed down and... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 3 | Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude The year end begins in mid-December. Maiko and geiko pay their respects to teachers. Decorations and other seasonal goods enjoy brisk sales at... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 4 | An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition Kyoto City University of Arts was founded in 1880. Its educational policy emphasizes shasei – painting from life through intensive observation to... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 5 | Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality Hot green tea poured over steamed rice topped with salted kombu kelp and other flavorings is commonly known as ochazuke, but called bubuzuke in Kyoto.... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 6 | Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii Maiko are the charming symbol of Kyoto's kagai entertainment districts. Their hairstyle and hair ornaments are key elements of their kawaii appeal.... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 7 | Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance Red and black demons beating drums and gongs dance through the streets of Kyoto's north in the Yasurai Matsuri, one of the city's three most curious... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 8 | Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty Vividly painted clamshells and a pristine cypress helmet -- these and other works bear a legacy of beauty and formality dating back over 1,200 years... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 9 | Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden Mirei Shigemori, a prolific landscape artist based in Kyoto from the late 1920's, is famous for the striking and abundant creativity of his gardens.... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 10 | Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance 1,000 years ago, aristocrats would compose short waka poems seated by a babbling brook at the imperial palace, sipping sake and admiring the changes... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 11 | Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital The satoyama style of living in harmony with nature, and the customs that influenced life in the ancient capital, survive in the mountains north of... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 12 | Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine Japanese pepper, or sansho, is characterized by a fresh aroma and a tongue-numbing tingle. A sprinkle of it can dramatically perk up the flavor of... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 13 | Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture Tatami's history stretches back 800 years to the imperial court. Later it evolved with the tea ceremony and with the lifestyles of ordinary people.... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 14 | Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture In early summer, confectioners display traditional sweets shaped like ayu, or sweetfish. For Kyotoites, ayu is as important a summer fish as conger... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 15 | Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance In Japan's humid summers, people cool themselves with fans that can be conveniently folded away. Large folding fans, or ogi, were first used as... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 16 | The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive The biggest event in the mountain village of Hirogawara in northern Kyoto is held in late August. Men hurl flaming bundles into the air to light a... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 17 | The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion Kyoto has a particular profusion of Shinto shrines and festivals. The sacred and ritual objects, and priestly vestments used in Shinto are made in... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 18 | Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty Local-brand cosmetics are must-have souvenirs for women visiting Kyoto. New products in pretty Japanese-style packaging are constantly being... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 19 | The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty Gold leaf is just 0.1 micron thick, and almost translucent, but it has a lasting luster. Gilt craftsmen utilize its qualities to accent brocade,... |
 | Saison 6 - épisode 20 | Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits Swordsmiths have forged swords in Kyoto for over a millennium. More than mere blades, these swords were also symbols of a spiritual culture. As they... |
| Saison 6 - épisode 21 | End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times The events of the mid-1800's that led to the dawn of the modern era in 1868 shook Kyoto. The Tokugawa Shogunate collapsed, ending 700 years of... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 1 | Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat Arashiyama -- one of Japan's most scenic spots -- and famous temples are located in Sagano. Its lush nature and seasonal beauty enchanted the court... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 2 | Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage Many modern buildings for use by ordinary citizens, such as homes, schools, and restaurants, sprang up around Kyoto in the early 1900's. Kyotoites... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 3 | Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity It may come as a surprise that Kyoto -- the capital of Japanese cuisine -- leads the country in the consumption of Western culture's staple food.... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 4 | The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki Kabuki evolved from the unorthodox dances of a female performer in Kyoto in the early 1600's. The Minamiza is the only remaining theatre of the many... | |
| Saison 7 - épisode 5 | Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within Traditional Kyoto store frontages feature latticework, a "noren" entrance curtain and perhaps a signboard. Confectioner, retailer or restaurant -... |
