"Jizo-bon" festivals are being held across Kyoto City. Children participated in activities like passing prayer beads around in a circle and playing games—"we all spun around together." August 23, 2026
The "Kikkōten" Tanabata ritual was held in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City; about 100 disciples and others attended the event, which is part of the Reizei family's annual calendar of observances. August 22, 2026
A "vintage clothing fashion show" was held in Kyoto. Students in a variety of remade outfits walked the runway. August 22, 2026
The traditional "Roku-jizo Meguri" (Pilgrimage to the Six Jizo Statues) has begun in Kyoto. What wishes are worshippers entrusting to the differently colored prayer banners? August 22, 2026
Aging sake on the seabed of Ine Bay, Kyoto: The sake was submerged for a year—how did it turn out? August 21, 2026
A former maiko in Kyoto has launched a business leveraging the artistic skills she mastered in the city's entertainment districts, targeting inbound tourists. August 24, 2026
The Miyamoto-gumi, a parishioner organization of Yasaka Shrine that leads the portable shrine procession at the Gion Festival, is recruiting new members. May 26, 2026
What's new on the popular "Bamboo Path" walking trail in Mukō City, Kyoto Prefecture? It's designed to make it safer for foreign tourists and enhance its appeal. April 23, 2026
Kyoto City Bus to introduce "Citizen Priority Pricing." How can we distinguish between "citizens" and "non-citizens"? February 19, 2026