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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 […]
From Experience to Growth: Children's Space, "YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus"
In recent years, alternative education options such as free schools have been gaining attention as choices for children who are not attending regular schools. This time, we had the opportunity to hear from "YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus," a free school in Kyoto known for its experiential classes! About YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus YUME School Kyoto Nijo Campus was established in 2021 with the aim of providing a place for children who are increasingly not attending regular schools nationwide to have opportunities to learn and interact outside of school. Our school aims to create a space where communication and social skills can be developed. Additionally, attending our free school […]
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 […]