Core Kyoto - Season 7 - Eps 2: Modern Civil Architecture: A Strikingly Eclectic Heritage
Many modern buildings for use by ordinary citizens, such as homes, schools, and restaurants, sprang up around Kyoto in the early 1900's. Kyotoites desired buildings that blended in with the natural environment and suited the local lifestyle. So they erected impressive structures merging the latest Western technology and design with Japanese flair. Discover Kyoto's modern architecture through the citizens who aimed to revitalize the city through their quest for buildings befitting the new age.
About 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
Self - Narrator (voice)
