Writers in Kyoto (WiK) have two upcoming Zoom events next weekend that should interest our readers. John Dougill writes: "On Friday the 27th, at 6.30 in the evening Japan time, we'll be featuring Matthew Stavros talking about his translation of the Hōjōki, subtitled A Hermit's Hut as Metaphor. Of all the writings about Kyoto, Hojoki is a personal favourite of mine so I'm … [Read more...]
Richard Steiner 50 Years of Woodblock Printmaking: Kyoto Exhibition July 21-26
This summer the artist Richard Steiner will be celebrating a remarkable 50 Years of Woodblock Printmaking with an exhibition in Kyoto. Here are the details courtesy of John Dougill: "The 70 piece exhibition will take place July 21-26 at Gallery Hill Gate, Kyoto at Sanjo Teramachi. Richard says he'll be there every day, there'll be coffee available, and he'll be happy to … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter Kyoto – Peaceful March; Sunday June 21st
Black Lives Matter Kyoto Peaceful March June 21st (Sunday) 3:00~4:30 PM Start at Maruyama Park Finish at Kyoto City Hall Marching even if it rains. ***************************************** Black Lives Matter 京都平和行進 6月21日(日) … [Read more...]
Help Launch The Tea Crane Organic Tea Shop in Kyoto
Online Japanese tea vendor, The Tea Crane, is launching its first physical store in Kyoto in a beautiful machiya townhouse in central Kyoto. This will be a fully fledged tea shop with a dedicated room for the tea ceremony, and as an international learning center for tea lovers it will undoubtedly be a great addition to the city. However, The Tea Crane needs your help to realize … [Read more...]
First Fridays with Joshua Breakstone Returns to Bonds Rosary
Here's some wonderful news for jazz lovers in Kyoto. Joshua Breakstone is back and ready to play! Here's the good word from Joshua: "Good news! We’ll be starting up our “First Fridays” series at Bonds Rosary again on July 3!!! First guest, on July 3, is alto saxophonist Gary Tegler, a Kyoto fave. In August: a young saxophonist who I totally love, Kurita Yosuke, who … [Read more...]
LoVE UrBANGUILD – Facebook Live Concert; May 31st
Many independent business in Kyoto have been suffering during the pandemic and it seems the future of the legendary performance center Urbanguild is also under threat. Urbanguild has provided a space and community for all things wild, weird, and wonderful for many years now, and it would be a terrible shame to lose it. A highly creative online campaign to save this fine … [Read more...]
Dumb Type Premiere New Work “2020” at ROHM Theatre, Kyoto – March 28th & 29th
Many thanks to Juliet Knapp of Kyoto Experiment for letting us know about this upcoming event. Dumb Type Premiere "2020" at ROHM Theatre Kyoto 2020.3.28 (SAT) – 3.29 (SUN) Legendary multimedia performance group Dumb Type have announced that the premiere of their first new work in 18 years will take place at Kyoto's ROHM Theatre this coming March. Comprising a … [Read more...]
Christmas Dinner at Tadg’s 2019
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...]
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...]
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...]
