Core Kyoto - Season 9 Episode 16 Beans: Versatile, Practical, and Cultural
Beans are a beloved food eaten every day in Kyoto, but they are also a sacred legume used in imperial rites. Soybeans arrived in Japan along with Buddhism in the 6th century and were a mainstay in the vegetarian cuisine of monks. Adzuki beans, brought back from China by the famed monk Kukai in the 9th century, are used in auspicious foods to ward off misfortune. Discover how beans are more than mere cooking ingredients in the ancient capital, where they play a vital role in rituals and customs.
Year: 2026
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: Aug 27, 2026
Season: 14 Season
Episode: 251 Episode
Runtime: 28 minutes
IMDb: 5.00/10 by 1.00 users
Popularity: 7.7992
Language: Japanese, English
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