Writers in Kyoto

Category: Event Reports

A WiK Writers Afternoon exercise

Lisa Twaronite Sone shares a piece she wrote in response to the writing prompt, "Kyoto fabric and kimono."

Writeup of the May Writers Afternoon

Rebecca Otowa reports on a writing workshop held in Kyoto.

Review of Mary Louise Nagata’s Presentation

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

Workshop for the Poetry Curious

A report on a workshop led by Nathan Mader.

Writeup of First Writers’ Afternoon

Rebecca Otowa reports on a workshop held in Kyoto.

Publisher Paul Rossiter’s Talk on Poet Lindley Williams Hubbell

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

Event report on a workshop using asymmetry, space and the concept of emergence.

Seeking Balance and Camaraderie

A report on a writers’ weekend hosted by WiK member Rebecca Otowa.

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

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

Happy Faces

Writers in Kyoto New Year’s party, Jan. 26, 2025

Tuttle’s Eric Oey Chats with WiK

A report on a Writers in Kyoto talk with the CEO of Tuttle Publishing.

An Autumn Get Together in Kyoto

Launch of Tina deBellegarde’s new book, Autumn Embers

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

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

Nathan Mader Launches Poetry Collection, “The Endless Animal”

Report on an event held in Kyoto

The Two Sues

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

Words and Music, June 2024

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

Allen S. Weiss Presentation

WiK event description.

In the Detective and Publishing Games

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

Description of a small WIK event with Bruce Hamana.

WiK bonenkai 2023

A report on the WIK bonenkai and the performances presented.

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.

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.