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Season 3, Episode 6: Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality
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After the first cafe opened in Kyoto in 1930, a coffee culture flourished as coffee salons enjoyed the patronage of local merchants, who prided themselves on staying abreast of the latest fashions. Kyotoites always placed the utmost importance on hospitality. Cafes may be relatively new to the cityscape, but they exude the local spirit of hospitality. Owners of distinct cafes find ingenious ways to infuse their service with this ethos. Discover the charm of Kyoto cafes while sipping on a brew.
All Episodes - Season 3
Episode 1
The 10 Artisans of Senke: Tea Utensils Heighten Rustic Simplicity
Episode 2
Kyoto Tsukemono: Pickles Enhance a Meal's Taste
Episode 3
Setsubun: Out with the Demons and in with Fortune in the Spring
Episode 4
Kyoto Sake: A Mellow Taste That Enriches Kyoto Life
Episode 5
The World of Kimono: Kyoto's Timeless Sense of Beauty
Episode 6
Kyoto's Cafe Culture: A Cup Full of Local Hospitality
Episode 7
Belief in Kannon: The God of Mercy Redeems All
Episode 8
Modern Architecture: Breathing Life into the Ancient Capital in a New Age
Episode 9
Kyogen: Laughing at the Absurdities of Life
Episode 10
Kyoto Decorative Arts: The Artisans' Unceasing Pursuit of Beauty
Episode 11
Around the Temple and Shrine Gates: Activities Along the Approaches Connect People
Episode 12
Shidashi-ryori: The Refined Hospitality of Catered Meals
Episode 13
The Capital of Peace and Bliss: Kyoto Streets Still Bear Hideyoshi's Mark
Episode 14
Uji: The Aristocrats' Playground Where Fleeting Dreams Linger
Episode 15
The Essence Behind Kyo-ryori: The Chefs' Dedication in the Detail
Episode 16
Kyoto Woodcraft: Prominent Woodgrain and Refinement of Use
Episode 17
Iwashimizu-sai: The Ritual in the Gloom in Respect for All Life
Episode 18
Traditional Kyoto Dance: Gion's Consummate Art Exalts Life
Episode 19
Kyoto's Rebirth: The Ancient Capital Prospers Anew
Episode 20
Folding Screens: Refined Furnishings Enhance Their Surroundings