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Core Kyoto
Season 9 · Episode 10
The World of Moss: Soothing Beauty, Subtle yet Refined
0.028mAugust 19, 2021
Verdant, furry moss, of which there are some 1800 varieties, has the power to fascinate. Moss makes a literary appearance in an early-10th-century poem. Later a culture revolving around moss appreciation evolved through the influence of Zen and the Way of Tea's aesthetic concept of "refined and rustic." During the pandemic, moss is enjoying a comeback, and people are finding solace in moss terrariums and other interior items. Discover the complex yet delicate beauty of this lush greenery.
Episodes
- Episode 1Conversations: A Nishijin Textile Producer & An Architect
- Episode 2The Forests of Keihoku: Nature's Blessings Sustain the Ancient Capital
- Episode 3Conversations: The Enduring Pride of Two Venerable Families
- Episode 4Life in a Machiya: The Appreciation of Nature and Time
- Episode 5Tango Chirimen: The Finest Texture in Silk Crepe
- Episode 6Conversations: A Landscape Gardener and a Glass Artist
- Episode 7Okudo-san: Traditional Cooking Stoves
- Episode 8