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Kyoto Journal, a non-profit quarterly established in 1987, reaches far beyond Japan's ancient capital to be your gateway to understanding and appreciating the lifestyles, cultures and societies of Asia. Shop over 50 past issues, dating from 1987 to 2021.
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Kyoto Journal 105: The Geography of Myth
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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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.
Kyoto Journal 104: Flora & Kyoto
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)
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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This Very Moment
A new book of Miksang contemplative photographs by John Einarsen
Text by John Einarsen; translation my Mitsue Nagase
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Kyoto Journal 102: Encounters/Transitions (Digital)
(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”
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)
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)
(US$5) Kyoto Journal’s 99th issue, on travel
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Kyoto Journal Issue 75 (Digital)
(US$4) This special issue is now available as a digital download!
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Kyoto Journal Issue 98: Ma (Digital)
(US$5) Kyoto Journal’s 98th issue special on ma.
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