Core Kyoto - Season 5 - Eps 20: Kyoto Snacks: Sweets and Treats for Everyday People

2017-12-2128 min⭐ 5/10

In Kyoto, people regularly buy sweet treats at stores, which specialize in seasonal sweets that are also used in festivals. Some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods, and the lines outside their stores are proof of their popularity. People believe eating red adzuki beans wards off evil, as well as providing nutrition and energy, so they are a favored ingredient for ritual sweets. Discover Kyoto's beating heart in the sweets and treats that embody the everyday wisdom of old.

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About Core Kyoto

Core Kyoto

Title: Core Kyoto

First Air Date: 2013-02-28

Last Air Date: 2025-01-23

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 5/10 (from 1 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 14

Total Episodes: 223

Network: NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: NHK, NHK Enterprises

Synopsis

The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Cast

Gary Tegler

Gary Tegler

Self - Narrator (voice)

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