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Core Kyoto S13E9 — Proprietresses: Keeping Heritage Businesses Alive and Inspired

Core Kyoto•Season 13•Episode 9

Proprietresses: Keeping Heritage Businesses Alive and Inspired

Jun 26, 202528 min

Women born or married into heritage businesses keep generations of wisdom alive in novel ways. Kyoto's time-honored image and brand would not be what it is without their exemplary conduct and kindness.

Previous episodeE8 · Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local Residents' Prayers Bind the Community Next episodeE10 · Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail

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Season 13 Episodes19

Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town Planning still

Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town Planning

Fall in Saga-Arashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of Change still

Fall in Saga-Arashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of Change

Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing Happiness still

Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing Happiness

Shamisen: The Reverberating Tones of Passion and Tradition still

Shamisen: The Reverberating Tones of Passion and Tradition

Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay still

Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Shotengai: Bustling Shopping Streets Reflect Their Neighborhood still

Shotengai: Bustling Shopping Streets Reflect Their Neighborhood

Traditional Roofing: Glittering Tiles Catch the Eyes still

Traditional Roofing: Glittering Tiles Catch the Eyes

Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local Residents' Prayers Bind the Community still

Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local Residents' Prayers Bind the Community

Proprietresses: Keeping Heritage Businesses Alive and Inspired still

Proprietresses: Keeping Heritage Businesses Alive and Inspired

Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail still

Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail

Tea Kettles: A Universe Within the Iron still

Tea Kettles: A Universe Within the Iron

Ethereal Lanterns: Lighting the Cityscape of the Ancient Capital still

Ethereal Lanterns: Lighting the Cityscape of the Ancient Capital

Trends in Footwear: Health, Beauty and Functionality Born from Tradition still

Trends in Footwear: Health, Beauty and Functionality Born from Tradition

Natto: The Authentic Umami of Fermented Soybeans still

Natto: The Authentic Umami of Fermented Soybeans

Handcrafted Accessories: Refined Beauty Adds Life to Any Outfit still

Handcrafted Accessories: Refined Beauty Adds Life to Any Outfit

Fish Paste Foods: Tradition Shapes the Bounty of the Sea still

Fish Paste Foods: Tradition Shapes the Bounty of the Sea

The Autumn Moon: Gratitude and Prayers for Bountiful Harvests still

The Autumn Moon: Gratitude and Prayers for Bountiful Harvests

Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories still

Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories

Foreign Residents: Infusing New Life into Tradition still

Foreign Residents: Infusing New Life into Tradition

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Gary Tegler

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Proprietresses: Keeping Heritage Businesses Alive and Inspired" is episode 9 of Core Kyoto season 13. It aired on June 26, 2025.

Next: E10 · Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail Best of Season 13