Writers in Kyoto

Category: Nonfiction

An Invitation to Awareness

  • By Rebecca Otowa
Rebecca Otowa reviews “Ma: The Japanese Secret to Contemplation and Calm”

Book Review: One Hundred Poems from Old Japan

  • By Rebecca Otowa
Rebecca Otowa reviews a new translation of the Hyakunin Isshu by Mike Freiling

The City of Flowers

  • By Amanda Huggins
Cherry blossoms, a couple in their twilight years and the flower of their life together.

On the Great Eastern Road

  • By Ted Taylor
A journey along the Tōkaidō road to the historic town of Seki, continuing on foot through the Suzuka Pass and beyond.

Postwar Kyoto as Seen by a Film Critic 

  • By Yuki Yamauchi
Yuki Yamauchi shares his translations of a 1945 article by film critic, Naosuke Togawa.

Podcast: Stephen Mansfield discusses “The Modern Japanese Garden” with Amy Chavez

  • By Stephen Mansfield
Stephen Mansfield introduces his newly released book on the Books on Asia podcast

Shonandai Cultural Center

  • By Stephen Mansfield
A short piece from Stephen Mansfield on a fabricated landscape.

Doko Iku (Where Are You Going?)

  • By Mike Freiling
When a Zen monk approaches you to ask a question, what is he really looking for?

Video: An Englishman’s Japanese Garden (in Japan)

  • By Stephen Mansfield
Making a Japanese home garden.

A Yoga Romance

  • By Cody Poulton
A humorous reflection on the heart-openings, bonds and passing connections in and around Sunday yoga class.

Seeking Balance and Camaraderie

  • By Lisa Twaronite Sone
A report on a writers’ weekend hosted by WiK member Rebecca Otowa.

On Silence — A Conversation with Pico Iyer

  • By Robert Weis
Pico Iyer talks with Robert Weis about his new book, Aflame, and the beauty of sitting quietly alone.

Censorship in Wartime Japan

  • By Yuki Yamauchi
Chronicling the censorship of Akira Nobuchi's film, Murasaki Shikibu.

Member-only Content

  • By Julian Holmes
In this excerpt from his upcoming book, Julian Holmes details why Kyoto held a special place in Bowie’s heart.

Henry L. Stimson and His Visits to Kyoto in 1926 and 1929 (Part 2 of 2)

  • By Joseph Cronin
The second part of an investigation into the man credited with saving Kyoto from the atom bomb.

Henry L. Stimson and His Visits to Kyoto in 1926 and 1929 (Part 1 of 2)

  • By Joseph Cronin
The man who saved Kyoto from the atom bomb and his connection to the city.

Roots and Clouds — An Encounter with Yamabushi

  • By Robert Weis
Tracing the steps of the spiritual seekers of Japan's mountains.

Pandemic Blues

  • By Cody Poulton
Cody Poulton visits Kai Fusayoshi’s legendary Kyoto bar, Hachimonjiya

Writers of Kyoto, Part 4: Kashiwai Hisashi 柏井壽

  • By Sara Aoyama
Fourth in a series about Japanese authors of Kyoto

Writers of Kyoto, Part 3: Matsuda Michio 松田道雄

  • By Sara Aoyama
The third installment of a series on Japanese writers of Kyoto.

Writers of Kyoto, Part 2: Yamamura Misa 山村美紗

  • By Sara Aoyama
Part 2 of a series on Japanese writers who used Kyoto as a setting in their works.

Writers of Kyoto, Part 1: Mizukami Tsutomu 水上勉

  • By Sara Aoyama
Part 1 of a series on Japanese writers who used Kyoto as a setting in their works.

Hearn on Heian Jingu

  • By John Dougill
A selection from Dai-Koku-Den

Can I Call You Daddy?

  • By Marianne Kimura
An exploration of Japanese names for one's spouse

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