Writers in Kyoto

Langdon Warner and Kyoto: Error or Deception? (pt. 1)

  • by Joseph Cronin
For many years it was widely believed in Japan that Kyoto was spared heavy bombing in 1945 due to the efforts of one man, the Harvard University lecturer Langdon Warner. Joseph Cronin explains what happened.

Stormy With a Chance of Tofu

  • by Simon Rowe
Life in the time of plum rains, hydrangeas and slugs.

Two Poems by Irina Moga

  • by Irina Moga
Works by a Canadian writer who fell in love with Kyoto while visiting Japan

Writeup of the May Writers Afternoon

  • by Rebecca Otowa
Rebecca Otowa reports on a writing workshop held in Kyoto.

Stop Mykaa!

  • by Marianne Kimura
A Kyoto scholar witnesses the possibility that her interpretations of Shakespeare may be taking shape in world events.

Nara, Japan — Japanese Air Force Officer Candidate Academy

  • by David Duff
David D. Duff, Jr. describes his rewarding job teaching English to officer candidates.

Yellow Sand

  • by Mike Freiling
Mike Freiling explains an unusual seasonal phenomenon.
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The Future of Kyoto: Writers in Kyoto Anthology 6

The Nature of Kyoto: Writers in Kyoto Anthology 5

Structures of Kyoto: Writers in Kyoto Anthology 4

Encounters with Kyoto: WiK Anthology 3

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