Folks in Kyoto hankering for a traditional Christmas will be delighted to know that Tadg McLoughlin will once again be serving up a full gala Christmas dinner with all the trimmings at Taigu Craft Beer Pub. Christmas dinner will be served up on two days: the 24th and 25th with three servings at 18.00, 19.00 and 20.00. Dinner includes seasonal soup and Irish soda bread … [Read more...]
Fifth Annual Writers in Kyoto Writing Competition Now Open for Entries
Writers in Kyoto (WiK) have announced the opening of the Fifth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition. Submissions are accepted from anywhere in the world. THEME: Kyoto (English language submissions only) DEADLINE: March 31st, 2020 (Midnight JST) GENRE: Short Shorts (unpublished material only) WORD LIMIT: 300 Words (to fit on a single page) FORM: Short poems, character … [Read more...]
Revisiting Shinmachi
Here is the latest installment from Edward J. Taylor's ongoing exploration of Kyoto’s streets. Back in my piece about the Gion Festival, I mentioned that I was intending to revisit Shinmachi, due to its old-timey shopping arcade that I often patronized during the three years when I lived close-by. Had I reread my own words, I would have forgone starting the walk at its … [Read more...]
Autumn Hiking & Rubbish Collection with PTO Conservation Group Dec. 1st 2019
This Sunday (December 1st) local conservation group, People Together for Mt. Ogura (PTO) will be holding a hiking and rubbish clearance event on Mount Ogura in Kyoto's Sagano district. This from their website: In the vicinity of Mt. Ogura’s northern flank, especially at Rokucho Pass, we are working to remove large quantities of illegally dumped rubbish that has built up over … [Read more...]
What’s On with Writers in Kyoto – Upcoming WiK Events
Now seems like a good time to remind you all that Writer's in Kyoto (WiK) will be hosting a Heritage and Tourism Symposium at Ryukoku University’s Omiya Campus this Friday (November 8th). This event's featured speakers include authors Alex Kerr, Amy Chavez and John Dougill together with Akie Hoshino (from the Agency for Cultural Affairs). This symposium will begin at 18.30 in … [Read more...]
Strolling in Reel Time along Fuyamachi
Here is the latest installment from Edward J. Taylor's ongoing exploration of Kyoto’s streets. A funny thing, serendipity. It’s as if life is springing a pop quiz, to see how well you’re paying attention. I was watching a new box set containing Akio Jissoji’s controversial Buddhist Trilogy, which included as a bonus his beautiful period film, It was a Faint Dream. The … [Read more...]
Writers in Kyoto Heritage and Tourism Symposium, November 8th 2019
The big event from Writers in Kyoto (WiK) this autumn will be a Heritage and Tourism Symposium held at Ryukoku University's Omiya Campus. This event includes individual presentations and a panel discussion. The featured speakers include the authors Alex Kerr, Amy Chavez and John Dougill together with Akie Hoshino (from the Agency for Cultural Affairs). This event will take … [Read more...]
Twilight Garden Party & Autumn Foliage Illuminations at Murin-an
Many thanks to Mayumi Sasaki of Ueyakato Landscape for contacting us about the following event. The celebrated garden of Murin-an will be having a special evening opening this fall for a twilight garden party. While admiring the illuminated autumn foliage guests can listen to a talk by the garden concierge and enjoy drinks from a special bar counter serving both soft … [Read more...]
Joshua Breakstone & Roni Ben-Hur at Bonds Rosary, Kyoto – September 6th 2019
Here's the latest news direct from our friend Joshua Breakstone about his next big gig at Bonds Rosary: "On September 6 it's going to be a really special night at Bonds Rosary, "First Fridays" for 2 reasons: 1) The special guest coming to play with my trio that night is the great NY guitarist, Roni Ben-Hur who, believe it or not, will be making his first Japan tour. … [Read more...]
Walking with the Dead Along Matsubara-dori
Here is the latest installment from Edward J. Taylor's ongoing exploration of Kyoto’s streets. The Okuribi fires have cooled, the ancestors have departed, the aubergine and the cucumbers have been eaten. August is the month of ghosts, and Kyoto in particular feels thick with them, due both to the city’s long and oft-violent history and its heavy, muggy summer air. It … [Read more...]
