Core Kyoto

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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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Core Kyoto
First Air Date	February 28, 2013
Last Air Date	December 25, 2025
Seasons	14
Episodes	240
Episode Runtime	28min
Language	Japanese, English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	Japan
Production Companies	NHK NHK Enterprises
Networks	NHK WORLD-JAPAN

S14E02

Taitan Cooking: Steeped in the full flavor of dashi stock

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.

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