Core Kyoto - Season 11 Episode 8 Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
Upcycling means reusing discarded or unused items to create products with higher value than the originals. Unwearable and unsellable kimono are resewn into dresses. Misshapen, substandard, Kyoto-grown vegetables, which are difficult to market, are made into paints. A Buddhist temple in danger of closure incorporated a hotel to survive. Many are turning to upcycling as they strive to solve issues plaguing Kyoto. Discover how the power of tradition is propelling upcycling in the ancient capital.
Year: 2025
Genre: Documentary
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
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Cast: Gary Tegler
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First Air Date: Feb 28, 2013
Last Air date: Jan 16, 2025
Season: 13 Season
Episode: 222 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 18.569
Language: Japanese, English
Keyword : tradition, way of life, arts and culture, culture, kyoto, japan, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, history of japan, japanese cuisine, food culture, craftsmanship, japanese culture
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Rice Straw: Beauty Within the Prayers of Daily Life
Antiques: Beauty Engendered by the Passage of Time
Samurai Armor: The Dignified Aesthetics of the Warrior Class
Miso: Fermentation, the Taste of Kyoto
Minamiyamashiro: The Buddhist Treasures of a Remote Region
Rethinking Buddhism: Uniting Modern Society with Compassion
Phantom Dyeing: Ancient Colors of Prayer Revived
Reusing and Upcycling: Tradition Bolsters the Power of Recreation
Sustainable Initiatives: Nishijin Weavers Embrace the Times
Flower Art: Ephemeral Colors for the Mind and Soul
The Beauty in Boxes: Containers to Hold and Express Sentiments
Seven Lucky Gods: Blessings of Fortune and Happiness for All
Made to Order: A Bespoke Culture Fostered on Customer Bonds
Kuta Hanagasa Dance: The Solid Bonds of a Rural Community
The Power of Cleaning: Daily Habits for the Heart and Soul
Crawling Through Mud: Avant-Garde Ceramicists Break With Tradition
Stonework: Masons Shape a Solid City Presence
A Student Town: Eagerly Nurturing the Future