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Core Kyoto S7E3 — Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity

Core Kyoto•Season 7•Episode 3

Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity

Feb 21, 201928 min

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. Bread entered through Yokohama and Kobe during modernization in the mid-1800's and soon took root in Kyoto, leading to

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Gary Tegler

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Episode Summary

"Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity" is episode 3 of Core Kyoto season 7. It aired on February 21, 2019.

Next: E4 · The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki Best of Season 7