Call for projects eligible for grants under the “Solving Social Issues through Startups” program for fiscal 2022 As society undergoes drastic changes due to the spread of the new coronavirus, innovation is the key to the sustainable development of Kyoto’s economy and the creation of urban vitality, and startups that take on the challenge of…
“Kyoto Takigi Noh Pre-Performance” – guide explanations on how to enjoy Noh and Kyogen
The Kyoto Takigi Noh Play is a traditional event in early summer in Kyoto. Prior to the main performance on June 1 and 2, a “Kyoto Takigi Noh Pre-Performance” will be held as follows to familiarize the public with Noh and Kyogen. In addition to commentary on the Kyoto Takigi Noh Play, digest versions of…
16 traditional crafts companies in Kyoto participated in the “Disney Kyoto Traditional Crafts Series”
In order to revitalize Kyoto’s traditional industries and promote their attractiveness both domestically and internationally, Kyoto City is promoting various initiatives, such as product development, in cooperation with other fields, including the content industry, such as manga and anime, and fashion magazines. As part of this effort, we are pleased to announce that the “Disney/Kyoto…
Sento x Shopping District – “Yuttari Stamp Rally & LINE Friend Acquisition Campaign
Kyoto City is implementing the “Shopping Arcade Regional Resource Utilization Project” which aims to brand the area centering on shopping arcades by dispatching coordinators to shopping arcades and supporting sustainable efforts to promote the attraction of visitors through cooperation among regions, organizations, and shopping arcades. The “Sento x Shotengai Project” focuses on “sento” (public bathhouses)…
Kyoto City: 14th Classics Day Contest
The Classics Day Promotion Committee is pleased to announce the 14th Classics Day Reading Contest to expand opportunities for people to become familiar with the classics through readings of classical literature. Therefore, we would like to announce that we are looking for applicants for the reading contest. This year, we have selected famous scenes from…
Kyoto City: Holding of the 68th Citizen’s Sencha Tea Ceremony
Nijo Castle, a World Heritage Site, will hold its annual “Citizen’s Sencha Tea Ceremony” for the first time in three years. This year’s event will be held on a smaller scale than in previous years in order to prevent infectious diseases. On each day, you can enjoy tea ceremonies by two schools of tea ceremony…
Support for the use of “Miyako Somagi,” wood produced in the city
Kyoto City is working to recycle forest resources, which account for 3/4 of the city, because forests that are properly managed and conserved contribute to the prevention of global warming and mountain disasters. As part of these efforts, we would like to announce that we will begin accepting applications for subsidies for those who use…
Next Generation Industry x University Venture Technology Development
The City of Kyoto and the Advanced Scientific Technology Research Institute of Kyoto (ASTRI) are developing R&D and commercialization support through industry-academia-government collaboration in order to promote science and technology in the Kyoto region and the development of local industry. We are pleased to announce that the “Next Generation Industry x University Venture: Technology Development…
JICA Ogata Research Institute Report “Human Security Today” First Issue
The Sadako Ogata Institute for Peace and Development Studies (JICA Ogata Institute) has launched the JICA Ogata Institute Report “Human Security Today” as a flagship report to be published regularly. This report analyzes and researches the concept of human security and its practice from a variety of perspectives, and aims to communicate to the world…
What is “Overseas Chinese”? The question reveals a multicultural society
Ms. Yukako Nagamura, researcher at JICA’s Ogata Research Institute, served as moderator. On March 10, 2022, JICA Sadako Ogata Research Institute for Peace and Development (JICA Ogata Research Institute) co-hosted the online course “Migration History and Multicultural Understanding Online Course – Understanding ‘Others’ from History” with JICA Yokohama Migration Museum. The lecture was part of…