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Stories shaped with those who care for Kyoto’s future
Preserve Kyoto is built on the belief that Kyoto’s culture, communities, landscapes, and living traditions are not preserved by the city alone, but by many people who care about their future.
On this page, we share articles created in collaboration with our partners, including interns, external advisors, researchers, and others who bring their own perspectives to Kyoto.
Through their words, observations, and experiences, we hope to explore new ways of understanding Kyoto’s value—and to pass it on to future generations.
The Kyoto Philosophical Charter
The Kyoto Philosophical Charter serves as the city’s compass for the next 25 years, from 2026 to 2050, guided by a vision that looks a thousand years ahead. Building on the ideals of Kyoto’s Declaration as a Cosmopolitan City of Cultural Freedom, adopted in 1978, the Charter defines the values that we, the citizens of Kyoto, should uphold and pass on to future generations, while presenting the city’s aspirations for the future.
A City of Learning and Culture: Kyoto’s Doshisa University and Hiyoshigaoka High School
When I first came to Kyoto, I thought I knew what made the city special.Like many people from outside of Japan, I imagined Kyoto through its temples a...
Nijo-jo Castle Through My Eyes
Visiting Nijo-jo Castle is most definitely one of the highlights of my time in Kyoto. I have always loved learning about Japanese history–especially t...
A Glimpse of the Business Scene in Kyoto
This week was a wonderful one for business here in Kyoto. I attended two of Kyoto’s largest business events, and they fundamentally changed the w...