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The Best Episodes of Core Kyoto Season 12

Every episode of Core Kyoto Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Core Kyoto Season 12!

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 1 - Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine
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    #1 - Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine

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    Cooking utensils influence Kyoto cuisine, helping to bring out the inherent flavor of local ingredients. Artisans and chefs believe that upholding the handicrafts sustains the taste of Kyoto.

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  2. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 2 - Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste
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    #2 - Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste

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    Kyoto is not all traditional cuisine. It has become one of Japan's leading ramen hubs thanks to being a student town. Tastes evolve and flavors change as restaurants strive to satisfy clientele.

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  3. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 3 - Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation
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    #3 - Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation

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    Paintings and calligraphy are often mounted on sliding doors and scrolls. Artisans consider the story behind each piece and the client's wishes to best showcase the artwork.

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  4. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 4 - Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details
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    #4 - Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details

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    Traditional carpentry employs wooden joinery in furnishings to fit pieces of wood together without use of metal nails. Artisans breathe new life into the wood, imbuing a Kyoto aesthetic as they work.

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  5. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 5 - Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art
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    #5 - Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art

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    Kyoto potters refine their skills in a division of labor. Two painters wield their brushes to create delicate designs in majestic strokes and colors, gaining much attention in the industry and beyond.

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  6. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 6 - The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages
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    #6 - The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages

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    This 11th-century novel is set in the imperial court. As a work of literature and paintings, it captured people's hearts, profoundly influencing the culture of the ancient capital for a millennium.

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  7. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 7 - Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life
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    #7 - Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life

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    Kyoto dominated the oil market 1,000 years ago. Various oils fueled votive lamps, flavored food, preserved wood, and were used in pomade and cosmetics. Oil still plays a key role in the culture today.

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  8. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 8 - Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite
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    #8 - Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite

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    Omura Shige (1918-1999) wrote about daily life and the treasured customs of Kyoto, and introduced the Kyoto style of home cooking, called Obanzai, to people throughout Japan in her writings.

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  9. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 9 - Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rituals
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    #9 - Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rituals

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    Horses take center stage in the ancient capital's events, such as two May festivals—Aoi Matsuri boasting ornate historical attire and the 1,200-year-old Fujinomori-sai.

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  10. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 10 - Modern Fashion: A New Wave of Style Born from Tradition
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    #10 - Modern Fashion: A New Wave of Style Born from Tradition

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    For centuries, Kyoto has been the hub of kimono fashion, spawning the weaving and dyeing industries. Today, designers take inspiration from traditional styles and techniques to create everyday attire.

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  11. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 11 - Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity
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    #11 - Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity

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    In Kemari, players kick a ball into the air and strive to keep it off the ground. They master the mentality, skill, and conduct of the game, now played as a wish for peace throughout the nation.

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  12. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 12 - Lake Biwa Canal: A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital
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    #12 - Lake Biwa Canal: A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital

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    In 1869, the emperor's move to Tokyo led Kyoto's economy and population into decline. A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism.

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  13. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 13 - The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive
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    #13 - The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive

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    Japan's first central wholesale market, goes beyond mere distribution. With strong ties to local chefs and producers, it plays a major role in training professional connoisseurs.

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  14. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 14 - Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes its Treasures and Lore into the Future
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    #14 - Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes its Treasures and Lore into the Future

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    This UNESCO-registered Buddhist temple houses many precious items. Its buildings and statues are National Treasures, but its paper records attract domestic specialists for evaluation and designation.

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  15. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 15 - Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print
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    #15 - Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print

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    The desire to pass on knowledge spurred the evolution of books made of washi paper. Artisans carry on the trade of binding with thread, repairing damaged books, and creating facsimiles of old books.

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  16. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 16 - Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life
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    #16 - Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life

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    Flora is integral to traditional and modern Kyoto life. Japan's oldest public botanical garden which celebrates its centennial and a medicinal plant garden preserve rare plants for posterity.

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  17. Core Kyoto Season 12 Episode 17 - Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties
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    #17 - Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties

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    The Tayama Hana Odori is held to pray for rain in Minamiyamashiro, a major Uji tea producer. The village is facing depopulation, and this festival brings long-time locals and newcomers together.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine" is the best rated episode of "Core Kyoto" season 12. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste".