Where To Stream Core Kyoto Season 2024 Episode 12
Lake Biwa Canal A Nearby Lake Boosts Life in the Ancient Capital
- Aired August 29, 2024
- 28 Min
In 1869, the emperor's move to Tokyo led Kyoto's economy and population into decline. A canal was dug as a last resort to revive the city. It still supplies water, generates power and boosts tourism.