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WiK bonenkai 2023

WiK bonenkai 2023

  • By Mark Willis
A report on the WIK bonenkai and the performances presented.
Cold Waterfall

Cold Waterfall

  • By Stephen Benfey
A short story on spending time with a yamabushi and the rewards it reaped.
Writers in Kyoto Present the Ninth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition

Writers in Kyoto Present the Ninth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition

  • By WiK
Announcement of the 9th WIK Writing Competition.
Book Launch Party

Book Launch Party

  • By Felicity Greenland
A book launch for John Dougill's latest book, and a celebration of life.
Malcolm’s maple-viewing party

Malcolm’s maple-viewing party

  • By WiK
WIK event report.
Book Review: Off the Beaten Tracks in Japan: A Journey by Train from Hokkaido to Kyushu, by John Dougill

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

  • By Rebecca Otowa
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

Book Review: The Heron Catchers, by David Joiner

  • By Rebecca Copeland
A review of the author's second novel set in a rural town near Kanazawa.
Robert Weis visits Kyoto

Robert Weis visits Kyoto

  • By John Dougill
Report on a convivial and literary gathering.
Publications of Marc Keane

Publications of Marc Keane

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

Writers Conference report

  • By Kirsty Kawano
Report on the presentations given at the conference.
Felicity Tillack: Making the ‘impossible’ possible

Felicity Tillack: Making the ‘impossible’ possible

  • By Lisa Twaronite Sone
Report on a WIK workshop on film.
Book Review: 100 Objects in My Japanese House — Rebecca Otowa

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

  • By Karen Lee Tawarayama
Review of a special limited edition book created by a traditionally published author.
USA Prize — (Eighth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition)

USA Prize — (Eighth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition)

  • By Anne Roskowski
On Buddhist temples and silk kimono.
Anger Management

Anger Management

  • By Andrew Innes
A short story on managing one's anger in Japan.
Kyoto Journal Releases Issue 105: The Geography of Myth

Kyoto Journal Releases Issue 105: The Geography of Myth

  • By Ken Rodgers
Introduction to and explanation of the contents of KJ105.

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