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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 104: Flora & Kyoto

¥2,300

This special print issue explores the ubiquitous role of flora as an essential subtheme in Kyoto’s timeless culture through essays, interviews, and poetry, illuminated by superb photography and artworks.

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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 101: “Water in Kyoto”

¥2,300

The vital element of water has been one of Kyoto’s most characteristic features, ever since Heian-kyo was famous for its “purple mountains and crystal streams.”

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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 Issue 97

¥2,180

(US$19)

In a time of transitions—the start of the Reiwa Era, the turn of the decade, the return of the Olympics—KJ97 looks to those engaged in shaping the next phase of Japan’s history.

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Kyoto Journal Issue 96 (Sold Out)

¥2,180

(US$19)

A Kyoto Journal special issue on Taiwan, The Beautiful Island.

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Kyoto Journal Issue 95

¥1,080

(US$10)

From the green spaces of urban Osaka to the sacred ravines of Ubud: this issue delves into the Asian conception of wellbeing from a holistic standpoint. Receive with this issue a complimentary sachet of incense from Shoyeido Kyoto, est 1687.

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Kyoto Journal Issue 93

¥1,230

(US$11.40)

It sustains us. It inspires us. It enslaves us…KJ delves into the vibrant culinary cultures of Asia, all the while discovering what food really means to us.

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Kyoto Journal Issue 92

¥1,230

(US$9.25)

KJ92 was inspired by the symbols and practices of devotion that are so ubiquitous in our own city. But devotion, wherever practiced, in whatever tradition, transcends the self, and is a commitment to something less momentary, more closely aligned with the eternal…

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