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Revision as of 19:47, 13 August 2014
 Kyoto Journal 75, Fall 2010 | |
| Editor | John Einarsen, Ken Rodgers, Susan Pavlovska, Dreux Richard |
|---|---|
| Categories | Environment, arts, literary, politics |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| First issue | 1986 |
| Country | Japan |
| Based in | Kyoto |
| Language | English |
| Website | http://www.kyotojournal.org |
| ISSN | 0913-5200 |
Kyoto Journal is a non-profit English-language quarterly magazine based in Kyoto, Japan. Its subtitle, Perspectives from Asia, reflects its commitment to "local voices, from all over Asia" and "ideas that illuminate cultural differences in a positive way, that promote intercultural understanding via specifics, not generalities."[1] In addition to its four main editors, the magazine is staffed by a team of interns and over 30 contributing editors spread throughout Asia. Its diverse readership and list of contributors has been described by former editor Stewart Wachs as a "psychographic" community.[2] Since its founding, the magazine has been entirely produced by volunteers.
History
Kyoto Journal was founded in 1986 by editor and designer John Einarsen, whose editorial vision was heavily influenced by publications like CoEvolution Quarterly, which blended arts, spirituality, and Asian cultures.[3] The magazine grew out of the expatriate scene of Kyoto in the 1980s, namely a monthly series of literary get-togethers at Einarsen's home, which eventually grew into the local institution of open-mic nights and poetry readings known as The Kyoto Connection, organized by editor Ken Rodgers.
The magazine was awarded the Utne Reader's prestigious Independent Press Award for Excellence in Art & Design in 1998, and it has been regularly shortlisted for General Excellence, Local/Regional Coverage, Writing Excellence, and Best Essays.[4]
Until 2011, it was published by Harada Shokei of Heian Bunka Center, a Japanese calligraphy school in Kyoto. After the publication of 75 full print issues, the magazine announced in December 2010 that it would switch to digital editions beginning with issue 76.[5]
Contributors
Contributors to Kyoto Journal have included Gary Snyder, Pico Iyer, Nobuyoshi Araki, Donald Richie, Barry Lopez, Arne Naess, Kobo Abe, Arundhati Roy, Noam Chomsky, and Linda Connor.
References
- ^ "KJ Submissions". Kyoto Journal. Kyoto Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
- ^ Shulenberger, Damon (December 2005 (Newsletter No. 110)). "Kyoto Journal Inspired". The Society of Writers, Editor & Translators (SWET) Newsletter. The Society of Writers, Editor & Translators. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Singer, Jane (October 30, 2010). "Kyoto-based publication true labor of love for editor". The Japan Times. The Japan Times Company. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
- ^ "Kyoto Journal". Kyoto Journal. Kyoto Journal. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
- ^ "KJLetter.12.8.pdf" (PDF). Kyoto Journal. Kyoto Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2012.