When did Core Kyoto Season 8 Episode 16 air?
Core Kyoto Season 8 Episode 16 aired on December 17, 2020.


The timeless heart of Japan's ancient capital. Against its rich backdrop of culture and tradition, today's Kyoto continues to innovate and inspire.

Solid, durable and decorative, lacquer is a lustrous, natural polymer used in art, architecture, Buddhist statues, and everyday items. Kyoto was the seat of the emperor and aristocratic culture, so lacquerers always strove to out-dazzle each other and, in the process, refined their workmanship. Undeterred by difficulties they face from the pandemic, lacquerers today continue the art while searching for fresh ideas. Discover how they create the unconventional and innovative within the traditional.
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Core Kyoto Season 8 Episode 16 aired on December 17, 2020.
This episode runs for approximately 28 minutes.
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