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KJ 108: Fluidity 2 (digital)

¥1,000

Kyoto Journal 108 continues the theme of ‘Fluidity’ explored in KJ 106, delving further into the many ways in which culture has flowed in and out of Kyoto: how foreign cultures have manifested in new ways in Japan; how aspects of Japanese culture have been reimagined overseas, and further, how those manifestations of Japanese culture have returned to influence Japan. Guest Editor: Lane Diko.

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Kyoto Journal 106: Cultural Fluidity (Digital)

¥1,000

KJ 106 dives into the theme of ‘Cultural Fluidity,’ the accelerating flow and blend of cultures across borders. From Japonisme to Pokémon, contributors illuminate this subject from diverse viewpoints, through a mix of essays, poetry, photography, and illustrations. Guest Editor: Lane Diko.

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Kyoto Journal 105: The Geography of Myth (Digital)

¥1,000
Historical visions and an innovative strategy to revitalize Kyoto crafts
KJ 105 encompasses vast arcs in Japan’s mythical history and social geography through articles, photo-essays, and intriguing excerpts from the latest books by some of our favorite KJ-associated authors.
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Kyoto Journal 103: Creativity (Digital)

¥800

In KJ013 – Creativity, we bring together the strivings of poets, musicians, visual and sculptural artists, photographers, art event curators, meditators and philosophers, even a part-time futurologist, to evolve new ideas and invent new forms.

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Kyoto Journal 102: Encounters/Transitions (Digital)

¥800

(Digital issue) In KJ102 we bring together accounts of formative experiences, in the context of historical momentum. (Approx. $6 US)

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Kyoto Journal: 100 Views of Kyoto — A Tribute (Digital)

¥700

Kyoto Journal’s 100th Issue, now in PDF format with 18 additional articles

We’ve tapped regular and new Kyoto Journal contributors, including long-time residents and cultural experts, as well as international poets, writers, photographers and others to create a fresh collection of viewpoints, voices, reminiscences, personal accounts, sketches, photographs, and historical and literary quotes evoking the unique spirit of KJ’s hometown and inspiration, Kyoto.

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Kyoto Journal Issue 99: Travel, Revisited (Digital)

¥550

(US$5) Kyoto Journal’s 99th issue, on travel

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Kyoto Journal Issue 75 (Digital)

¥450

(US$4) This special issue is now available as a digital download!

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Kyoto Journal Issue 98: Ma (Digital)

¥550

(US$5) Kyoto Journal’s 98th issue special on ma.

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Kyoto Journal Issue 71: Tea (Digital)

¥500

(US$4.50) Kyoto Journal’s popular special issue is now digital!

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Kyoto Journal Digital Issue 88

¥500

(US$4.50)
Kyoto’s Entrepreneurial Women
Supporting victims of unexploded ordinance bombs in Laos
Debuting a Noh play about Elvis
Occupation-era Haiku

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Kyoto Journal Digital Issue 87

¥500

(US$4.50)
Contemporary Art and Photography in Kazakhstan
Interview with a Kyoto Noh actor
Alex Kerr’s latest book, Another Kyoto
Surfing in North Korea

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Kyoto Journal Digital Issue 86

¥500

(US$4.50)
Saying farewell to Hotel Okura
Kyoto’s firelight Takigi Noh
The Successes of the Setouchi Triennale
Translating Japanese children’s fiction

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Kyoto Journal Digital Issue 85

¥500

(US$4.50)
Toutosha: A House Living with Tea
Okada Torajiro on sitting
Poetry from a Chinese factory
Japanese “proletariat literature”

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Kyoto Journal Digital Issue 84

¥500

(US$4.50)
An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan
Yoko Inoue on Art, Flags and TPP
Beyond the Eye with Naoyuki Ogino
A Photographic Journey to Kham
Ikebana Power

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Kyoto Journal Issue 83

Kyoto Journal Digital Issue 83

¥500

(US$4.50)
Food pervades every area of our existence. It sustains us. It inspires us. It enslaves us. It educates us. It may kill us. It allows us to communicate with the Gods.

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