Archives: 2023

WiK bonenkai 2023

A report on the WIK bonenkai and the performances presented.

Cold Waterfall

A short story on spending time with a yamabushi and the rewards it reaped.

Writers in Kyoto Present the Ninth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition

Announcement of the 9th WIK Writing Competition.

Book Launch Party

A book launch for John Dougill's latest book, and a celebration of life.

Malcolm’s maple-viewing party

WiK event report.

Book Review: Off the Beaten Tracks in Japan: A Journey by Train from Hokkaido to Kyushu, by John Dougill

Review of a travelogue on train journeys in Japan that is oh so much more than just a travel guide.

Book Review: The Heron Catchers, by David Joiner

A review of the author's second novel set in a rural town near Kanazawa.

Robert Weis visits Kyoto

Report on a convivial and literary gathering.

Publications of Marc Keane

Report on a WIK presentation by a prolific writer and gardener.

Writers Conference report

Report on the presentations given at the conference.

Felicity Tillack: Making the ‘impossible’ possible

Report on a WIK workshop on film.

Book Review: 100 Objects in My Japanese House — Rebecca Otowa

Review of a special limited edition book created by a traditionally published author.

USA Prize — (Eighth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition)

On Buddhist temples and silk kimono.

Anger Management

A short story on managing one's anger in Japan.

Kyoto Journal Releases Issue 105: The Geography of Myth

Introduction to and explanation of the contents of KJ105.