Writers in Kyoto

Category: Event Reports

Writeup of the May Writers Afternoon

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

Review of Mary Louise Nagata’s Presentation

  • By Paul Carty
Paul Carty reports on Prof. Nagata's WiK talk about her book on Japanese neighborhood associations.

Workshop for the Poetry Curious

  • By David Eunice
A report on a workshop led by Nathan Mader.

Writeup of First Writers’ Afternoon

  • By Rebecca Otowa
Rebecca Otowa reports on a workshop held in Kyoto.

Publisher Paul Rossiter’s Talk on Poet Lindley Williams Hubbell

  • By James Woodham
James Woodham reports on a presentation by the founder of Isobar Press about New York and Kyoto poet Lindley Williams Hubbell.

Report: “Asymmetrical Writing” Workshop with Andy Couturier 

  • By David Eunice
Event report on a workshop using asymmetry, space and the concept of emergence.

Seeking Balance and Camaraderie

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

Tenth Anniversary of Writers in Kyoto and John’s Farewell Lunch

  • By Rebecca Otowa
Rebecca Otowa reports on a Kyoto gathering honoring WiK founder, John Dougill.

Happy Faces

  • By Rebecca Otowa
Writers in Kyoto New Year’s party, Jan. 26, 2025

Tuttle’s Eric Oey Chats with WiK

  • By Mike Freiling
A report on a Writers in Kyoto talk with the CEO of Tuttle Publishing.

An Autumn Get Together in Kyoto

  • By Rebecca Otowa
Launch of Tina deBellegarde’s new book, Autumn Embers

Kyoto Through the Ages: Celebrating 1,230 Years of the Ancient Capital

  • By Rebecca Otowa
A lecture event held on the occasion of Kyoto’s Jidai Matsuri, October 22, 2024

Nathan Mader Launches Poetry Collection, “The Endless Animal”

  • By Kirsty Kawano
Report on an event held in Kyoto

The Two Sues

  • By Rebecca Otowa
A talk with Susan Ito and Suzanne Kamata at Ryukoku University, organized by Writers in Kyoto.

Words and Music, June 2024

  • By Rick Elizaga
Description of the summer Words and Music open-mic style event with video performances.

Allen S. Weiss Presentation

  • By John Dougill
WiK event description.

In the Detective and Publishing Games

  • By Rebecca Otowa
Description of a WiK event with Simon Rowe which includes a short review of his book Mami Suzuki, Private Eye.

A Bowl of Tea in Kyoto

  • By Karen Lee Tawarayama
Description of a small WIK event with Bruce Hamana.

WiK bonenkai 2023

  • By WiK Admin
A report on the WIK bonenkai and the performances presented.

Book Launch Party

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

Malcolm’s maple-viewing party

  • By John Dougill
WiK event report.

Robert Weis visits Kyoto

  • By John Dougill
Report on a convivial and literary gathering.

Publications of Marc Keane

  • By John Dougill
Report on a WIK presentation by a prolific writer and gardener.

Writers Conference report

  • By WiK Admin
Report on the presentations given at the conference.

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