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Core Kyoto
Season 12 · Episode 7
Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life
0.028mMay 30, 2024
Kyoto dominated the oil market 1,000 years ago. Various oils fueled votive lamps, flavored food, preserved wood, and were used in pomade and cosmetics. Oil still plays a key role in the culture today.
Episodes
- Episode 1Cooking Utensils: Craftwork Ensures the Future of Traditional Cuisine
- Episode 2Ramen Culture: The Continuous Evolution of Diverse Taste
- Episode 3Mounting Techniques: The Masters of Refined Presentation and Rejuvenation
- Episode 4Joinery: Wood Comes Alive in the Finer Details
- Episode 5Ceramic Painters: A New Perspective to Mastering the Art
- Episode 6The Tale of Genji: Elegance That Transcends the Ages
- Episode 7Versatile Oil: Smoothing the Way in Everyday Life
- Episode 8Essayist Omura Shige: The Life and Compassion of a Quintessential Kyotoite
- Episode 9Festival Horses: Galloping for the Deities in Shinto Rituals
- Episode 10Modern Fashion: A New Wave of Style Born from Tradition
- Episode 11Kemari: An Ancient Football Game Played for Eternity
- Episode 12Lake Biwa Canal: A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital
- Episode 13The Central Wholesale Market: Discerning Eyes Keep Food Culture Alive
- Episode 14Ancient Daigo-ji: A Temple Takes its Treasures and Lore into the Future
- Episode 15Traditional Books: Age-old Wisdom Conveyed in Print
- Episode 16Diversity in Plants: The Radiance of Life in Daily Life
- Episode 17Tayama Hana Odori: Deities Nurture Community Ties