Core Kyoto

E1. Bonsai: Harmonious Beauty and Eternal Life

Jan 29, 2026 · 28m

Bonsai came from China over 1000 years ago, evolving into a unique artform. In Kyoto, the emphasis is on beauty and harmony in space, the same aesthetic that flows through ikebana and the Way of Tea.

E2. Taitan Cooking: Steeped in the full flavor of dashi stock

Feb 12, 2026 · 28m

Taitan is Kyoto-style cuisine in which seasonal heritage vegetables are simmered until they are infused with dashi stock. The method evolved from vegetarian dishes made at Kyoto's Buddhist temples.

E3. Tsukemono: Vegetable Pickles Embody Wisdom and Expertise

Mar 5, 2026 · 28m

Traditional Tsukemono, or pickles, preserve centuries of wisdom, allowing the vegetables' inherent flavors to shine. Picklers uphold tradition while embracing new challenges for modern tastes.

E4. Plasterers: Artisanal Beauty in Traditional Earthen Walls

Apr 16, 2026 · 28m

Specialists rebuild a sturdy, mud-walled storehouse to safeguard cultural assets, scientifically examine plastering techniques, and strive to incorporate wattle and daub walls into modern structures.