Core Kyoto

1 Kyo-machiya: Connecting People's Hearts 2013-02-28 2 Kaiseki-ryori : The Ultimate in Culinary Hospitality 2013-04-04 3 Buddhist Statues: Figures of Belief and Beauty 2013-04-18 4 Hanami: Kyoto's Cherry Viewing Festivities in the Spring 2013-05-16 5 Japanese-style Paintings: The Breathing World of Beauty 2013-06-06 6 Kyoto Lodgings: Hearty Consideration That Soothes Travelers 2013-06-13 7 Kagai: Kyoto's Flower District Where Elegant Dreams Bloom 2013-06-20 8 Aoi Matsuri: A Dynastic Festival in the Presence of the Deities 2013-07-04 9 Chanoyu: A Bowl of Tea Draws Hearts Together 2013-07-18 10 Gion Matsuri: The Spirit of the Townspeople During Summer's Grand Festival 2013-08-15 11 Shojin-ryori: Zen Cuisine as Training Within the Teachings 2013-09-05 12 Water Traditions: The Old Capital's Rich Natural Blessings 2013-09-19 13 Kyo-shikki: The Jet-black, Golden Beauty of Kyoto Lacquerware 2013-10-03 14 Karesansui: The Zen Cosmos in a Garden for Spiritual Training 2013-10-17 15 Nishijin-ori: Beauty Crystallized in a Kyoto Brocade 2013-11-07 16 Shinise: Established Businesses Survive the Centuries 2013-12-05 17 The Changing Leaves: The Transient Fall Beauty of the Ancient Capital 2013-12-19

1 Kyoto Confections: Experiencing Kyoto Culture Through the Five Senses 2014-01-16 2 A Washi Capital: Paper of Diverse Beauty and Use for City Life 2014-02-06 3 Obanzai: The Frugal Wisdom of Kyoto's Home Cooking 2014-02-20 4 Ikebana: Revealing the Full Potential of Flowers 2014-03-27 5 Calligraphy: Elegance Within a Black-and-white Universe 2014-04-03 6 Kin-butsudan: Faith Shines Brilliant in Craft That Embodies Nirvana 2014-04-17 7 Rimpa: An Artistic Style Transcending Time 2014-05-01 8 Bamboo Culture: New Life in Spring Enriches the Ancient Capital 2014-05-15 9 Kyo-yuzen: Garments of Beauty Radiate Elegance 2014-06-05 10 Kyoto Dolls: Adored by All, Their Grace Brings Peace 2014-06-19 11 Buddhist Architecture: Craftsmanship Unites Places of Worship 2014-07-03 12 Fitting for the Deities: Sacred Ornamentation Purifies and Elevates 2014-07-17 13 Kyoto Vegetables: Nature's Blessings Provide Fine Food for the Ancient Capital 2014-08-07 14 Legends of the Spirit World: The Mysterious Inspires Awe in the Townsfolk 2014-09-04 15 Gozan-no-okuribi: Ceremonial Bonfires Give Ancestors Safe Passage 2014-09-18 16 Fushimi Inari Taisha: A Manifestation of Prayers to the Deities on the Mountain 2014-10-02 17 Noh: A Spiritual Performing Art Bridging Fantasy and Reality 2014-10-16 18 Dynastic Culture: The Graceful Form of the Heian Aristocracy 2014-11-06 19 Kyoto Gardens: Aesthetic Spaces Mirror Nature 2014-11-20 20 Shinise Food Culture: The Taste of Kyoto Links Past and Present 2014-12-04

1 The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity 2015-01-08 2 Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste 2015-01-22 3 Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring 2015-02-26 4 Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life 2015-03-19 5 The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty 2015-04-02 6 Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality 2015-04-16 7 Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All 2015-05-07 8 Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age 2015-05-21 9 Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life 2015-06-04 10 Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty 2015-06-18 11 Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People 2015-07-16 12 Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals 2015-07-30 13 The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark 2015-08-13 14 Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger 2015-09-03 15 The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail 2015-09-17 16 Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use 2015-10-01 17 Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life 2015-10-15 18 Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life 2015-11-05 19 Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew 2015-11-19 20 Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings 2015-12-03

1 Kyo-yaki: Kyoto Ceramics Charm and Delight the Beholder 2016-01-07 2 Suiseki: A World of Understated Beauty Within Natural Stone 2016-01-21 3 Kyo-Kanoko Shibori: Untying the Beauty Bound Within 2016-02-18 4 Small Restaurants: A Full, Rich Experience While Sipping Sake 2016-03-03 5 Obi: Unbridled Beauty in a Knot 2016-04-07 6 Traditional Musical Instruments: Eternal Tones Waft Through the Ancient Capital 2016-04-21 7 Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists 2016-05-05 8 Tsubo-niwa: Life Enhanced by Quintessential Spaces 2016-05-19 9 Insho Domoto: The Pulsing Heart of Artistic Innovation 2016-06-02 10 Hidden Treasures: Preserved for Another Millennium 2016-06-16 11 Kyoto Walls: Elegance Molded from Earth 2016-07-07 12 Kata-yuzen: The Stenciled Beauty of Dyeing 2016-07-21 13 Cool Customs: Beating the Summer Heat 2016-08-25 14 Atago Sennichi Mairi: Pilgrimage to the Guardian Against Fire 2016-09-01 15 Kiyomizu Rokubey: Tradition and Vision in Ceramics 2016-09-22 16 Stone Jizo: Neighborhood Guardians Watch Over Children 2016-10-06 17 The Cinema Capital: The Professionals Behind the Samurai Filming Industry 2016-10-20 18 Fusuma Paintings: Artful Partitions Transform Space 2016-11-03 19 Yase Shamenchi Odori: A Dance of Gratitude 2016-11-17 20 Iwakura Fire Festival: The Divine Spirit Returns 2016-12-15

1 Ohara: A Mountain Village Echoing with Buddhist Chants 2017-01-12 2 Kyoto State Guest House: Hospitality Imbued with Beauty and Craftsmanship 2017-01-26 3 Public Baths: People Gather to Wash Their Troubles Away 2017-02-16 4 Kitayama Cedar: Lending a Quality of Polished Dignity and Beauty 2017-03-02 5 The Culture of Incense: The Wafting Scents of an Ageless Pleasure 2017-04-06 6 Kyoto Tofu: Subtle Taste Nourished by Skill and Pride 2017-04-20 7 Modern Kyoto: The Ancient Capital's Aesthetics Shape the Future 2017-05-04 8 Potter Kanjiro Kawai: Freely Creating a Homely Warmth 2017-05-18 9 The Art of Cleaning: Maintaining the Ancient Capital's Beauty 2017-06-01 10 Nenbutsu Kyogen: Buddhist Teachings Behind Masked Theater 2017-06-15 11 The Custom of Wrapping: Conveying Hidden Sentiments 2017-07-06 12 Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Thriving Kitchen 2017-07-20 13 Gion Matsuri Floats: The Pride of Generations Revived 2017-08-24 14 Ayu Sweetfish: A Summer Delicacy with Culture 2017-09-07 15 Hidari-daimonji: Flames of Prayer to the Other Side 2017-09-21 16 Kyoto Braided Cords: Bit Players That Shine 2017-10-05 17 Footwear Culture: Dressing the Feet for Form and Function 2017-10-19 18 Zuiki Matsuri: A Celebration of the Local Harvests 2017-11-02 19 Ink Paintings: Insights into the Heart of Zen 2017-11-16 20 Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People 2017-12-21

1 Kurama: Mystical Land of Legends 2018-01-11 2 Fabric Pieces: Honoring the Past 2018-01-25 3 Celebrating the New Year: With Reverence and Gratitude 2018-02-01 4 An Artistic Lineage: Nurturing a Painting Tradition 2018-03-15 5 Bubuzuke: A Dish Inspired by Frugality 2018-04-05 6 Maiko Hair Ornaments: A Classical Culture of Kawaii 2018-04-19 7 Yasurai Matsuri: Town Elders' Prayers Embodied in Flowers and Dance 2018-05-03 8 Dynastic Arts & Crafts: The Pursuit of Heian Peace and Beauty 2018-05-17 9 Mirei Shigemori: The Ageless Modernity of the Rock Garden 2018-06-07 10 Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance 2018-06-21 11 Satoyama Living: Country Customs Sustaining the Ancient Capital 2018-07-05 12 Japanese Pepper: The Zesty Spice of Kyoto Cuisine 2018-07-19 13 Tatami: The Flooring Underlying Japanese Culture 2018-08-16 14 Folding Fans: Cooling Accessories Encapsulate Elegance 2018-09-06 15 The Matsuage Festival: Keeping the Fire Tradition Alive 2018-09-20 16 The Artisans for the Deities: Enduring Skills and Devotion 2018-10-04 17 Kyoto Cosmetics: Secrets for Drawing Out Inner Beauty 2018-10-18 18 The Culture of Gold Leaf: Gossamer Layers Beget Profound Beauty 2018-11-01 19 Kyoto Swords: Splendor That Dispels Evil Spirits 2018-11-08 20 End of the Samurai Era: The Capital Survives Turbulent Times 2018-12-27

1 Sagano: A Sense of Transience in an Age-old Retreat 2019-01-17 2 Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage 2019-02-07 3 Kyoto's Bakery Culture: Testament to the Ancient Capital's Modernity 2019-02-21 4 The Minamiza Theatre: In the Spiritual Home of Kabuki 2019-03-28 5 Kyoto Storefronts: Enticements to Enter Within 2019-04-04 6 Amida Buddha: Prayers for Guidance to the Pure Land 2019-05-16 7 Kyoto-style Sushi: Artful, Beautiful and Delicious 2019-06-20 8 Kyoto Toys: Elegant Amusements That Inspire Delight 2019-07-04 9 Family Crests: Pedigree in the Ancient Capital 2019-08-01 10 The Modern Flower: Old Meets New in Arrangement 2019-10-10 11 Randen: The Streetcar Close to Residents' Hearts 2019-10-31 12 Kyoto Markets: Places of Worship Bring People Together 2019-11-07 13 Awata Matsuri: An Ancient Festival Revived 2019-12-05

1 New Wave Dyeing: The Challenge for Innovation Within Tradition 2020-01-30 2 Popular Noh: A Spiritual Art Fosters Connections 2020-02-06 3 The Culture of Gift Giving: Beautiful Etiquette Strengthens Relationships 2020-03-05 4 Bamboo Innovation: Creative, Pliable and Sustainable 2020-04-02 5 Kyoto Accessories: Wearable Works of Art 2020-04-16 6 Kyoto Glasswork: The Elegant Sparkle of Craftsmanship 2020-05-07 7 Kyoto Amulets: The Embodiment of Prayers for Happiness 2020-08-06 8 Fudo Myo-o: The Enduring Power of a Wrathful Deity 2020-08-20 9 Nouveau Confections: A Feast for the Eyes, Mouth, and Mind 2020-09-03 10 Vogue Kimono: Fashion in Evolution 2020-09-17 11 Ogawa Jihei Gardens: Beauty Soothes and Nourishes the Soul 2020-10-01 12 The Double Ninth Festival: Beautiful Chrysanthemums Grant Longevity 2020-10-22 13 Conversations: A Potter and a Kyogen Actor 2020-11-05 14 Miyamoto Musashi: Sword Mastery in the Ancient Capital 2020-11-19 15 Warding Off Epidemics: Heartfelt Prayers for Safety 2020-12-03 16 Nouveau Lacquerware: Vibrant Dazzling Beauty 2020-12-17

1 Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & An Architect 2021-01-21 2 The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital 2021-02-04 3 Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families 2021-02-18 4 Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time 2021-03-18 5 Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe 2021-04-29 6 Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist 2021-05-06 7 Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves 2021-05-13 8 Karakami: Ornamental Paper with Timeless Beauty 2021-05-20 9 Higashiyama Potters: Creativity in Clay Connects the Ages 2021-06-10 10 The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined 2021-08-19 11 Wire Netting Utensils: Practical, Superbly Handwoven Beauty 2021-09-02 12 Kyoto Breweries: Aromatic Tipples to Suit the Times 2021-09-16 13 Taiko Drums: The Pulsing Heartbeat of Life 2021-09-30 14 Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating Power of Ink 2021-10-07 15 Tokonoma: Alcoves of Reverence and Welcoming Beauty 2021-12-02 16 Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural 2021-12-16 17 Dramatic Masks: Embodiments of Prayers to the Spirit World 2021-12-30

1 Woven Gold and Silver: A World of Shimmering Patterns 2022-01-06 2 Conversations: A Living Museum of Modern Architecture 2022-01-20 3 Writing Implements: Modern Elegance in Traditional Stationery 2022-02-03 4 Kyoto's Countryside: Compassion for Nature and its Blessings 2022-02-10 5 Conversations: The Power of Women in Decorative Arts 2022-02-17 6 Gateways: Sacred Demarcations that Repel Evil 2022-03-03 7 Buddhist Bells of Prayer: A Universe of Sound Cleanses the Heart 2022-03-17 8 Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients 2022-03-24 9 Old Building Materials: The Ancient Capital's Culture of Recycling 2022-04-07 10 Dried Foods: Ancient Wisdom Gracing Kyoto Tables 2022-04-21 11 Art Frontier: Creators Forge New Paths into the Future 2022-05-12 12 The Lights of Kyoto: Illuminating and Soothing People's Hearts 2022-05-19 13 Shikimono: The Culture of Living on the Floor 2022-06-02 14 Wazuka Tea: A Vibrant Village of Fragrant Fields 2022-06-16 15 The Beauty in Copying: An Art Form of Aspirations 2022-07-07 16 Conversations: The Colors of Kyoto 2022-07-21 17 Ornamental Metalwork: Magnificent Mastery Transcends Generations 2022-08-11 18 Men's Kimono: The Beauty of Dressing with Flair 2022-08-18 19 New Directions for Washi: The Sustainable, Elegant Use of Paper 2022-09-01 20 Kamo River: The Flow of Life and Culture in the Ancient Capital 2022-10-06 21 The Spirit of Frugality: Modern Ingenuity and Age-Old Wisdom 2022-10-20 22 Dashi Stock: Savory Umami for Exquisite Cuisine 2022-11-24 23 The Dragon: Deity of Water, Protector of the Capital 2022-12-08

1 Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life 2023-02-16 2 Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time 2023-03-02 3 Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class 2023-03-16 4 Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto 2023-04-13 5 Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region 2023-04-20 6 Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion 2023-05-04 7 Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived 2023-05-18 8 Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation 2023-06-01 9 Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times 2023-06-15 10 Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul 2023-07-06 11 The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments 2023-08-03 12 Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All 2023-08-17 13 Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds 2023-09-07 14 Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community 2023-10-05 15 The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul 2023-10-19 16 Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition 2023-11-02 17 Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence 2023-11-16 18 A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future 2023-12-07

1 Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine 2024-01-25 2 Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste 2024-02-15 3 Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation 2024-03-07 4 Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details 2024-04-11 5 Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art 2024-04-25 6 The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages 2024-05-09 7 Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life 2024-05-30 8 Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite 2024-06-13 9 Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rituals 2024-06-27 10 Modern Fashion: A New Wave of Style Born from Tradition 2024-07-11 11 Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity 2024-08-15 12 Lake Biwa Canal: A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital 2024-08-29 13 The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive 2024-10-10 14 Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes its Treasures and Lore into the Future 2024-10-24 15 Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print 2024-11-14 16 Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life 2024-11-28 17 Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties 2024-12-12

1 Alleyways: The Age-Old Wisdom of Town Planning 2025-01-16 2 Fall in Saga-Arashiyama: The Beauty and Colors of Change 2025-01-23 3 Bows and Arrows: Averting Trouble and Drawing Happiness 2025-02-27 4 Shamisen: The Reverberating Tones of Passion and Tradition 2025-03-20 5 Raden: The Iridescent Beauty of Mother-of-Pearl Inlay 2025-04-10 6 Shotengai: Bustling Shopping Streets Reflect Their Neighborhood 2025-05-15 7 Traditional Roofing: Glittering Tiles Catch the Eyes 2025-05-29 8 Matsunoo Taisha Festival: Local Residents' Prayers Bind the Community 2025-06-15 9 Proprietresses: Keeping Heritage Businesses Alive and Inspired 2025-06-26 10 Handcrafted Bags: Embodiment of the Artisans' Passion and Attention to Detail 2025-07-10 11 Tea Kettles: A Universe Within the Iron 2025-08-14 12 Ethereal Lanterns: Lighting the Cityscape of the Ancient Capital 2025-08-28 13 Trends in Footwear: Health, Beauty and Functionality Born from Tradition 2025-09-11 14 Natto: The Authentic Umami of Fermented Soybeans 2025-09-25 15 Handcrafted Accessories: Refined Beauty Adds Life to Any Outfit 2025-10-09 16 Fish Paste Foods: Tradition Shapes the Bounty of the Sea 2025-10-23 17 The Autumn Moon: Gratitude and Prayers for Bountiful Harvests 2025-11-13 18 Repair & Restoration: A Respect for Objects and Memories 2025-11-27 19 Foreign Residents: Infusing New Life into Tradition 2025-12-25

1 Bonsai: Harmonious Beauty and Eternal Life 2026-01-29 2 Taitan Cooking: Steeped in the full flavor of dashi stock 2026-02-12 3 Tsukemono: Vegetable Pickles Embody Wisdom and Expertise 2026-03-05 4 Plasterers: Artisanal Beauty in Traditional Earthen Walls 2026-04-16