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Learn about Japanese film history at the Toy Film Museum
Short videos are all the rage in an age without social networking! Short videos are gaining momentum on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Against the backdrop of the spread of smartphones and social networking services, videos of less than a minute are being produced one after another and enjoyed by people all over the world.This is a new culture brought about by the advancement of digital technology. However, if you go back in history, similar content existed 90 years ago, when smartphones did not even exist, let alone SNS.That was the golden age of Japanese cinema, when 35 mm film was sold off after cinema screenings. At the time, they were […]
Fun for rights! Report on the same-sex wedding 'Rainbow Fest in Nanza'
A same-sex wedding ceremony is to be held at the Minamiza theatre in Kyoto. This is a very catchy and sensational news item. It was Saturday 1 July 2023. Less than a month had passed since the LGBT bill was passed on 16 June, and we were in the midst of a lot of discussion on the internet about the pros and cons of the bill.'We don't want to fight for our rights. We just want to marry someone we love'. Straightforward wishes from a cute and cheerful couple. To follow in the footsteps of how they made it come true, Choy Choy Club editor-in-chief Goto, together with new writer […]
Kyoto students and local community development event 'Temple Marche'
Event report by iroiro kyoto, a Kyoto-based organisation that promotes Kyoto's coffee culture through 'community development activities' led by young people in Kyoto. The report reveals the real picture of the relationship between university students and local community development. At the root of this is the 'attachment to Kyoto' that weaves the links. iroiro kyoto is a group of young people, mainly university students, who take the initiative in planning and organising events where they can enjoy coffee and other local activities. The venue, BUTSUGENJI Temple, is a much-talked-about temple that places importance on cooperation with the local community. Under the theme of ' Tomarugi', the temple is actively involved in community development […]
Delusional European orchestra with a story in mind Piemonterno
We would like to introduce Piemonterno, a delusional European band that expands its musical activities with its roots in Saiin Negaposi, a live music venue located not far from Saiin Station.The band's delusions, which originated in Kyoto and swelled via Europe, burst forth in a big way.The band has a rare and unique personality, delivering a story-like view of the world with music that evokes the sound of film music writer Ennio Morricone and the world of film director Federico Fellini. Their music is like a fantasy The colourful colours and rich images will come to the listener's mind. Vocalist Ayatsuki Shimizu, a.k.a. Satsukine, recreates the world of the songs […]
Antique small-scale art complex near Omiya Station, Kyoto
Contemporary artistic space There is an art space quietly tucked away in a back alley off Goin Street in Shijo-Omiya. Originally famous for its art accommodation, it was renovated in 2021 in the form of a fusion of a coffee shop and gallery. Currently, it hosts exhibitions and events, and houses art shops run by Kyoto creators. The kumagusuku, a hideaway-like complex, has a minimalist, contemporary atmosphere that mixes the old and the new. On the other hand, it also holds seasonal marches and offers lunch, and is attracting attention from local residents as an easy place to drop in. Powerful white-walled architecture of a converted Kyoto townhouse The interior of the […]
Live music club at Nijo Station, Kyoto: 'A musical hub aimed at cultivating young talent'
'Nijo, isn't this area kind of nice? It's like..." GROWLY is an 11-year-old live music club in a residential area behind a large supermarket, just behind Nijo Station on the JR. Formerly a band member, manager Anzai-san says he has been to most of Kyoto's live music venues and is famous for being a "nice guy", even in the music community where he has an image of being difficult to approach. He has been involved in the project since its beginnings. I thought, 'This place looks good,' and I moved on with a lot of energy, but later I realised how difficult it is to get to know your neighbours. Well, maybe […]