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Kyoto and Beyond is a publication dedicated to discovering Kyoto and its culture beyond tourist guides and familiar stereotypes.

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A 10-Minute Video from Kyoto’s Festival of Ages in 2026

Photo by YANGHONG YU on Unsplash

We previously presented Kyoto’s Festival of Ages, or Jidai Matsuri. To read or reread our post on this important event, see below.

This year’s festival has produced many photos and videos that are easy to...

12 days ago
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What’s happening in Kameoka?

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Most people who come to Kyoto usually focus on Kyoto city itself and Uji City. It is where the most impressive historical sightseeing activities can be done. Some tourists travel a bit farther to enjoy, for instance...

21 days ago
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Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Festival of Ages

Jidai Matsuri 2009 (Wikimedia Commons)

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The Festival of Ages, or Jidai Matsuri, is one of the three greatest festivals in Kyoto. First held in 1895, it is celebrated alongside the Aoi Matsuri in May and the Gion Matsuri in Ju...

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Why Kyoto Doesn’t Have Fireworks

Kyoto Imperial Palace Kogosho engulfed in fire (16 August 1954) — Public Domain — Wiki Commons

The highlight of summer in Japan is the festival. Despite the heat, people flock to parks, riverbanks, and event spaces for food stalls, music,...

2 months ago
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David Bowie’s Long Love Affair with Kyoto

Source: Sabukaru

David Bowie spent most of his life being looked at. From the moment Ziggy Stardust arrived in 1972, he was one of the most photographed, imitated, and analyzed figures in popular music — a man who changed persona the way o...

2 months ago
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    Philosopher and ethicist. My research focuses on AI, trust, ethics, and philosophy, often from an intercultural perspective. I like Descartes and Nietzsche, even though I disagree with them. I live in Japan.

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