Celebrating Ken Rodgers
Information on Ken Rodgers' memorial party.
Information on Ken Rodgers' memorial party.
Information on WiK's annual gathering.
Learn to embrace ambiguity and surprise in your writing at this experiential workshop.
Join us on Sun., July 13 for a presentation by Paul Rossiter, of Isobar Press, on the poet Lindley Williams Hubbell.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the 6th Writers in Kyoto Anthology – a collection that brings together essays, stories, and poems from across our unique community. Expect an evening of words, conversation, and connection. Copies of the anthology will be available. Drinks, mingling, and plenty of inspiration guaranteed. Whether you’re a writer, […]
WiK year-end party
Workshop for the poetry curious — and any writer wanting to add interest to their process
Hosts: David Duff & Rebecca Otowa Date: January 31 (Sat) Time: 1-4 pm Place: David Duff's house and library in Ipponmatsu just north of Shimogamo Shrine. What it is: Rebecca Otowa writes: This is the first time but I hope to make it regular. First time means deciding when to do it and what it […]
On 7 February, in an event hosted by Writers in Kyoto, Isobar Press will be launching two brand-new books — Floating Words by Yoko Danno, and Glasgow-Tokyo Line by James McGonigal and John Pazdziora, each featuring a 100-link multi-authored renga. Yoko Danno, Jessica Goodfellow and Paul Rossiter will be reading from Yoko Danno's translation of […]
Hosts: David Duff & Rebecca Otowa Date: March 28 (Sat) Time: 1-4 pm Place: David Duff's house and library in Ipponmatsu just north of Shimogamo Shrine Fee: WiK Members - 200 yen, Nonmembers - 300 yen (to defray expenses) What it Is: Rebecca Otowa writes: This is a follow-up to our January event. Please read […]
Hosts: David Duff & Rebecca Otowa Date: May 23 (Sat) Time: 1-4 pm Place: David Duff's house and library in Ipponmatsu just north of Shimogamo Shrine Fee: WiK Members - 200 yen, Nonmembers - 300 yen (to defray expenses) Please bring writing material, pencil and notebook or tablet, etc. This is a fun and non-pressure […]
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan BOOK BREAKS Download event info (PDF) Photojournalist and author Stephen Mansfield will talk about his background and why he has developed a particular interest in Japanese gardens, mentioning relevant previous experiences, publications and the genesis and evolution of the book, The Modern Japanese Garden (Thames & Hudson, 2025) in […]