Core Kyoto

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227 total episodes

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13 seasons

First Aired February 28, 2013

Overview

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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Woodblock Prints: Beauty in the Hands of a Trinity of Artists

Season 4 - Episode 7 - 0h 28m

Air Date

May 05, 2016

Overview

Traditional woodblock prints in the ancient capital have a strong, distinct history. Their origins lie in the woodblock printing of Buddhist scriptures. Compared to the mass production of ukiyo-e prints that were popular with Edo (now Tokyo) residents, woodblock printers in Kyoto were more focused on quality over quantity, creating delicate, soft expressions of art with their honed skills. Discover the subtle, elaborate beauty through the expertise of the three artists involved in process.