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Ryokan Pleasures & Possibilities

July 14, 2010 By dk-admin89 2 Comments

Ian Ropke writes… The exotic world of the Japanese inn At the beginning of the 20th century in Japan and Europe and elsewhere, there was a class of people, often men, who spent great portions of their life living in inns and hotels. Yasunari Kawabata, the first Japanese to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, was one of the last people to live in ryokan in what could only be … [Read more...]

The Photographs of John Einarsen

July 7, 2010 By dk-admin89 1 Comment

This is the first in a new, occasional series of profiles of Kyoto-based photographers. Each photographer will choose five of their favorite pictures from around Kyoto and tell us a little about what those pictures mean to them. To start us off, Kyoto Journal's John Einarsen was kind enough to send me some wonderful black and white images of Shinnyodo; a temple complex on Mount … [Read more...]

Kyoto Professor Negotated Secret nuclear trade-off deal for Okinawa!

June 20, 2010 By dk-admin89 Leave a Comment

Jen L. Teeter writes... According to the original agreement between Japan and the U.S., Okinawa would be reverted to Japan in 1972 without the presences of nuclear weapons. However, behind the scenes, a Kyoto Sangyo professor, Wakaizumi Kei convinced then Prime Minister Sato Eisaku that Okinawa would not be handed over to Japan unless Japan allowed U.S. nukes on Japanese … [Read more...]

Saiundo Traditional Art Supply Shop

June 18, 2010 By dk-admin89 6 Comments

Today's post from Ian Ropke is a continuation of yesterday's post on Nihonga... The classic Japanese artist’s best friend For well over one hundred years, Saiun-do has been supplying artists with quality Nihonga pigments and brushes. The business has an illustrious history. The famous painter Tomioka Tessai (1836-1924), just one of Saiundo’s illustrious clients, recommended … [Read more...]

Nihonga

June 17, 2010 By dk-admin89 Leave a Comment

Ian Ropke writes... The history of traditional Japanese painting The history of Nihonga, the traditional Japanese manner of painting, can be traced back to the beginning of the Heian period. A manuscript from 999 mentions a style of painting called Yamato-e (Yamato was the old name of Japan). When exactly this new school of painting originated is not known, but it is … [Read more...]

BAR F.S.N.

June 11, 2010 By dk-admin89 4 Comments

UPDATE: BAR F.S.N. has moved and is now located here. Recently I heard that an old friend Philippe Goulier, had opened up his own bar. I was curious to see it. Philippe had always talked about running his own little cafe, or tea house, or restaurant... or something, but it always seemed like it was just talk. It's awfully nice when people exceed your expectations. Philippe … [Read more...]

Futaba

June 8, 2010 By dk-admin89 1 Comment

UPDATE Feburary 2012: I'm sad to announce that, Kinoshita-san having finally retired, Futaba has now closed. I've recently spotted a cameraman roaming the corridors of the school where I work. My hair having gotten all shaggy and unkempt, and not wanting to lower the tone of the old school album, I figured this was a warning. Time for my biannual haircut! Anyway, as it … [Read more...]

Catching the Spirit

May 25, 2010 By dk-admin89 Leave a Comment

Two writers discover the hidden spiritual richness of Japan The folks at Kyoto Journal have sent me word of this special event at the Kampo Kaikan in Okazaki. On Saturday June 5th Rebecca Otowa will talk on her book At Home in Japan (Tuttle), and Andy Couturier will speak on his book A Different Kind of Luxury (Stone Bridge). Both of these writers are former Kyoto Journal … [Read more...]

Takigi Noh (Noh by Firelight)

May 24, 2010 By dk-admin89 Leave a Comment

John Dougill writes… For many people Noh is a turn-off. The plays have no conflict, no humour and no facial expression. Actors move at a snail’s pace, the language is arcane and the music archaic. To its detractors it’s simply an outmoded relic of medieval times. Noh way, Noh thank you. There are regular performances in Kyoto, and if you attend you’ll find a good … [Read more...]

Ikkyū

May 20, 2010 By dk-admin89 1 Comment

Ian Ropke writes... Ikkyū was a Zen monk who was famous for burning the candle of life at both ends. By day, he was devout and extremely accomplished monk and scholar. By night, he reveled in the so-called “floating world” of drink and women. He lived in tumultuous 15th century Japan at a time when most of the country was ruined by civil war. Ikkyū was born the … [Read more...]

Geisha Dance: Kamogawa Odori

April 30, 2010 By dk-admin89 4 Comments

John Dougill writes... Charlie Chaplin loved it, and so have thousands of others. The Kamogawa Odori is simply irresistible and a rare chance to see geisha perform in public. It helps make May the merriest month of the year. Kyoto has five geisha areas in all, popularly known as 'hanamachi' or flower districts. Gion is the biggest and best-known; Pontocho which … [Read more...]

Introducing John Dougill

April 29, 2010 By dk-admin89 2 Comments

I am very happy to welcome a new regular contributor to Deep Kyoto: Mr. John Dougill. Born in Yorkshire, John Dougill first came to  Japan  in 1986 and to Kyoto in 1994. He has taught in several universities but is now happily employed at Kyoto’s Ryukoku University  as professor of British Studies. His fascinating book Kyoto: A Cultural History makes his love for the … [Read more...]

Vegan Earth Day Festival 2010

April 26, 2010 By dk-admin89 Leave a Comment

"...now that people in Japan understand what it means to be vegetarian, we hope that the next step will be that people understand what VEGAN means..." ~ Chiko The people who organize Kyoto's Vegetarian Festival every autumn (since 2003!) have decided to up the pace and add a spring vegan festival to the calendar! The very first VEGAN EARTH DAY festival will be held next … [Read more...]

Today’s Rally for Okinawa

April 25, 2010 By dk-admin89 2 Comments

I was at a party last night and woke up today feeling very hungover. So much so that I was totally going to bail out of attending today's rally and demo against the American military's *occupation* of Okinawa. However, after reading Jeffrey Friedl's comments on the last Okinawan post, I pretty much felt like I had to go - if only to wind him up a little bit more. So thanks for … [Read more...]

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