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Core Kyoto S9E15 — Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty

Core Kyoto•Season 9•Episode 15

Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty

Dec 2, 202128 min

Tokonoma are a unique feature of tatami rooms, originally found in affluent households. Through the centuries, they slowly became standard fixtures for all social classes, including commoners. These alcoves were places of prayer for Buddhist monks, symbols of power for samurai, and condensed expressions of

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Episode Summary

"Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty" is episode 15 of Core Kyoto season 9. It aired on December 2, 2021.

Next: E16 · Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural Best of Season 9