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Warning : Use of undefined constant DATABASE_SERVER - assumed 'DATABASE_SERVER' (this will throw an Error in a future version of PHP) in /nfs/c07/h03/mnt/102226/domains/deepkyoto.com/html/wp-config.php on line 28 About About Michael Lambe ARTICLES BY MICHAEL LAMBE ARTICLES FOR KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE ARTICLES FOR INSIDE KYOTO ABOUT COPYRIGHT About the Book EXTRACTS VIDEOS INTERVIEWS REVIEWS Subscribe for Updates good places - good people About About Michael Lambe ARTICLES BY MICHAEL LAMBE ARTICLES FOR KYOTO VISITOR’S GUIDE ARTICLES FOR INSIDE KYOTO ABOUT COPYRIGHT About the Book EXTRACTS VIDEOS INTERVIEWS REVIEWS Subscribe for Updates Kyoto: A Literary Guide – New Translations from Twelve Centuries of Japanese Literature July 12, 2020 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment Today I am very happy to share news of a brand new publication, Kyoto: A Literary Guide, which was launched this month by Camphor Press. This book was born from the shared efforts of the Kyo-centrics: a long-standing poetry in translation discussion group - of which I happen to be a member. In addition to myself, the six Kyo-centrics who collated, translated and edited this … [Read more...] Richard Steiner 50 Years of Woodblock Printmaking: Kyoto Exhibition July 21-26 June 29, 2020 By Michael Lambe This summer the artist Richard Steiner will be celebrating a remarkable 50 Years of Woodblock Printmaking with an exhibition in Kyoto. Here are the details courtesy of John Dougill: "The 70 piece exhibition will take place July 21-26 at Gallery Hill Gate, Kyoto at Sanjo Teramachi. Richard says he'll be there every day, there'll be coffee available, and he'll be happy to … [Read more...] Black Lives Matter Kyoto – Peaceful March; Sunday June 21st June 15, 2020 By Michael Lambe Black Lives Matter Kyoto Peaceful March June 21st (Sunday) 3:00~4:30 PM Start at Maruyama Park Finish at Kyoto City Hall Marching even if it rains. ***************************************** Black Lives Matter 京都平和行進 6月21日(日) … [Read more...] Help Launch The Tea Crane Organic Tea Shop in Kyoto June 10, 2020 By Michael Lambe Online Japanese tea vendor, The Tea Crane, is launching its first physical store in Kyoto in a beautiful machiya townhouse in central Kyoto. This will be a fully fledged tea shop with a dedicated room for the tea ceremony, and as an international learning center for tea lovers it will undoubtedly be a great addition to the city. However, The Tea Crane needs your help to realize … [Read more...] First Fridays with Joshua Breakstone Returns to Bonds Rosary June 8, 2020 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment Here's some wonderful news for jazz lovers in Kyoto. Joshua Breakstone is back and ready to play! Here's the good word from Joshua: "Good news! We’ll be starting up our “First Fridays” series at Bonds Rosary again on July 3!!! First guest, on July 3, is alto saxophonist Gary Tegler, a Kyoto fave. In August: a young saxophonist who I totally love, Kurita Yosuke, who … [Read more...] LoVE UrBANGUILD – Facebook Live Concert; May 31st May 30, 2020 By Michael Lambe Many independent business in Kyoto have been suffering during the pandemic and it seems the future of the legendary performance center Urbanguild is also under threat. Urbanguild has provided a space and community for all things wild, weird, and wonderful for many years now, and it would be a terrible shame to lose it. A highly creative online campaign to save this fine … [Read more...] Writers in Kyoto Event: Meet Jeff Kingston on Zoom; May 23 May 15, 2020 By Michael Lambe Here's a quick message from our friends in Writers in Kyoto: Writers in Kyoto is delighted to present author and commentator, Jeff Kingston, as our main speaker for 2020. Due to the Corona crisis, this will be a Zoom event starting at 4.00 on Saturday May 23. Jeff will be interviewed by Japan Times columnist Amy Chavez, following which the floor will be open for participants … [Read more...] in National Geographic Traveller UK February 6, 2020 By Michael Lambe 2 Comments Many thanks to Kavita Favelle for alerting me to the presence of a short piece I wrote in the current issue of National Geographic Traveller Food (UK). For those who are curious enough to buy a copy, you can find me in the "Ask the Experts" section on page 29 answering the question, "Where in Kyoto can I buy a traditional, handcrafted kyusu teapot?" Gratitude is also due … [Read more...] Three Arcades – The Bad, the Good, and the Bubbly February 1, 2020 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment This is the final guest post from Edward J. Taylor and marks the end of a series of articles in which he explored Kyoto’s streets. Many thanks to Edward for his long-term commitment to this project which he actually set out on two years ago. To read more of Edward's wanderings and ramblings both in Kyoto and further afield, please visit his blog: Notes from the 'Nog. This month … [Read more...] Next Page » Walks On Sale! #ad Search hotels and more... 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