Writers in Kyoto

Tag: Pontocho

First Prize – Sixth Annual Kyoto Writing Competition

Jun 26, 2021
By Stephen Benfey

A winning piece on an older, quieter, slower Kyoto.

WiK Competition 2020 Local Prize

May 15, 2020
By Kristin Osani

A short piece on a hole-in-the wall bar to be found.

Hearn on Pontocho

Feb 10, 2017
By John Dougill

Hearn writing on Pontocho in 1891.