Culture Nostalgic Nijo Pete Martin A visit to the Shogun's Palace. An extract from “Revolutions: Wandering and wondering on a sabbatical year”.
Culture Nison Temple, Kyoto: Origins 1 of 2 Shozo Fujii Stand in front of the nine dragon-headed statue of Benzaiten inside Kyoto's Nison-in Temple and you will feel a sense of awe.
Culture Discover the Magic of Yuzen Dyeing Alessio Pompeo Discover the magic of Yuzen dyeing, an ancient Japanese technique that transforms fabric into true works of art. Join a works...
Culture Fire Festival of Kurama Temple 2025 Kenny King Hin Choi The Kurama Five Festival is one of the most spectacular events in Kyoto and takes place every year on the evening of October ...
Culture Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair 2025 Serena Ogawa The Kyoto International Manga & Anime Fair (KYO-MAF) is an annual event that showcases the talent in the animation and graphi...
Culture Aoi Matsuri Festival 2026 Bonson Lam The Aoi Matsuri is one of the oldest and most celebrated festivals in Japan. So much so, the word “Matsuri” originally referr...
Culture Maizuru Curry Festa 2026 Kim Bergström Maizuru in Kyoto is the location of an important naval base for Japan, and curry became a staple food for sailors stationed t...
Culture Miyako Odori 2026 Elena Lisina The Miyako Odori performance in Minamiza theatre in Kyoto hass a long history and involves the best geiko and maiko of Kyoto....
Culture Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Guide Vicky Amin Make the most of your visit at Kyoto's most famous temple, despite the large crowds.
Culture Kyoto's Umekoji Handicrafts Market Bridget Ye Umekoji Handicrafts Market in Kyoto is an event that only happens seven times a year and is an event not to be missed! Open o...
