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    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/31 (Fri)

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    From Daily Life to Art: Tracing the Journey of Crafts

    Kyoto’s crafts have developed with the support of nature’s bounty, such as wood and lacquer. Through fieldwork in the forest and exhibitions in shopping districts, this project traces the evolution of crafts from their origins to contemporary art.

    1 Part 1 ： Crafts Viewed from the Forest—From Materials to the Creation of Tools — （ Workshop ）

    Instructors: Craft Forest ／ Sachiko Takamuro, Hisashi Takamuro

    Date and Time: Reiwa 8, September 19 （ (Sat) ）, September 20 （ Sun ） 10 ：:00 ～ – 16 ：:00

    In case of rain, September 21 （ Monday ・ (holiday) ）, September 27 （ Sun ） respectively

    Location: Weed Forest * School Forest on the grounds of Kyoto Prefectural Suji High School

    （ Address ： 166 Toyoda Shimokawara, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture -1 ）

    Capacity: 10 participants per session ・ Open to elementary school students and older; lower-grade students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

    Content: Participants will create tools using materials gathered in the forest

    2. Part 2 ： Art from the Perspective of the Town —When Tools Become Art— （ Exhibition ）

    Artist: UP2 (Up ・ Two) ／ Junichiro Ishii\ (Junichiro Ishii), Mizuki Kajiwara, Ryuji Onari, Kei Ota

    Location: Shinmachi Site * Inside the Shinmachi Shopping District, Fukuchiyama City; Former Saito Furniture Store

    （ Address ： 3 Shimoshin, Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture ）
    （ 1 ） Main Program （ Exhibition ） ［ No registration required ・ Free ］

    Dates: Reiwa 8, October 24 （ (Sat) ） ～ – November 15 （ (Sun) ）

    11 ： 00 ～ – 16 ： 00

    each day
    　　Content: Exhibition featuring “yagura” structures assembled at lacquer harvesting sites, contemporary art using Tanba lacquer, and more
    Exhibited Work: URUSHI PROJECT “Lacquer-Coated Urushi Tree” and others

    （ 2 ） Events during the exhibition period

    ① Opening Reception ［ No registration required ・ Free ］

    Date and Time: October 24 （ Sat ） 17 ： 00 ～ 19 ： 30

    ② Artist ・ Talk ［ No registration required ・ Free ］

    Date and Time: October 24 （ Sat ） 17 ： 00 6a>, October 31 （ Sat ） 14 ： 00 ～

    The artists will provide approximately 30-minute explanations of their works, etc. .

    ③ Workshop: “When Tools Become Art” ［ Registration required ・ Participation fee: 300 yen ］

    Date and Time: October 25 （ Sun 10 ： 00 ～ 12 ： 00 ／ 14 ： 00 ～ 16 ： 00

    Capacity: 15 people per session ・ For elementary school students and older

    a> Talk Event ［ Registration Required ・ Free ］

    ・ “Green Living”

    Date and Time: November 1 （ Sun ） 14 ： 00 ～ 15 6a> 30

    Speaker: UP2, Misuzu Asari （ Deputy Director, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature ・ Professor ）

    Capacity: 20 people
    ・ “Expanding the Thinking of Crafts”

    Date and Time: November 15 （ ） 14 ： 00 ～ 15 30

    Speakers: UP2

    Capacity: 20 people

    3. Future Plans

    An exhibition featuring the results of Parts 1 and 2 is scheduled to be held in Kyoto City in January of Reiwa 9. Details will be announced at a later date.

    4. How to Apply

    Via the application form or by phone （ First-come, first-served basis for each session ）

    Registration Period: August 10 （ Monday ） 10 ：:00 ～
    a> 〈Application Form〉https://forms.office.com/r/0RVKg58DTB

    　　〈Phone〉075-414-4287 （ Kyoto: Re-Search Executive Committee （ c/o Kyoto Prefecture Culture and Arts Division ） ） * Reception ： Weekdays 9 ： 00 ～ 11 ： 30, 1:30 ： 5:00 ～ 17:00 ：

    Organizer

    Kyoto:Re -Search Executive Committee （ Secretariat ： Kyoto Prefecture ）

    （ Reference ： About the “Kyoto:Re-Search Executive Committee” ）

    An organization composed of Kyoto Prefecture, municipalities, and other entities that carries out projects aimed at promoting the creation of an environment where local residents take the lead in cultural and artistic activities, while also appeal from an artistic perspective, thereby contributing to an increase in visitor numbers and the revitalization of the region.

    Please visit the website below for information on past projects and other activities.

    URL http://kyotohoop.jp/program/chutan-nantan2026/

    （ Kyoto Prefecture Culture and Arts Information Site “KYOTOHOOP （ Kyoto Hoop ） ” ）

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/11 (Sat)

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    "Kyoto Marathon 2027" Runner Registration

    The Kyoto Marathon Organizing Committee is accepting applications from a total of 16,500 runners for the “Kyoto Marathon 2027,” to be held on February 21, Reiwa 9 （ ）.


    [Runner Recruitment Overview]

    ●　Registration Period

    （ Domestic Runner Quota ）

    Thursday, July 16, Reiwa 8 （ ） 10:00 a.m. through August 31 （ Mon ） 5:00 p.m.

    *The application deadline for the Hometown Tax Contribution quota is October 28 （ Wed ） at 5:00 p.m.



    （ Overseas Runner Quota ）

    July 16, Reiwa 8 （ Thu ） from 10:00 AM through September 30 （ Wed ） until 5:00 PM







    ● Application Quota


    *1 If the number of applicants exceeds the quota, a lottery will be held.

    *2 If you are not selected in this category, you will automatically be entered into the general category lottery （; no separate procedures are required ）.

    *3 Open to those who have donated at least 100,000 yen （ or 200,000 yen ） to the Kyoto City Sports Promotion Fund. A separate participation fee is required.

    *4 Applicants must be “residents outside Japan” at the time of application.

    ●　Participation Fee


    ※ A separate administrative fee （ of 6% ） is required （ (excluding payments made through the Hometown Tax program). ） .

    * We are accepting optional donations of 1,000 yen per unit to the Kyoto City Sports Promotion Fund.

    * “Furusato Nozei” payments are eligible only for the domestic runner category （ (non-residents of Kyoto City ）).

    ● Eligibility

    Individuals born on or before April 1, 2008 （ Heisei 20 ）, and who can complete the race within 6 hours （; for the Pair Ekiden, teams of two must be able to complete the race within 6 hours ）

    ●　Other

    For details on registration procedures, the schedule, and other information, please check the official event website （ https://www.kyoto-marathon.com/ ）.



    ＜ Contact Information ＞

    （ 1 ） Inquiries Regarding Registration

    Kyoto Marathon Registration Center （ Weekdays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ）

    　　　　　Phone ： 0570-066-055

    （ 2 ） Inquiries regarding the “Hometown Tax Contribution Quota” and “Payment of Entry Fees via Hometown Tax Contribution”

    Kyoto City Bureau of Culture and Citizens, Office of Citizen Sports Promotion （ Weekdays 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ）
    6a> Phone ： 075-222-3138

    Fax ： 075-213-3367

    • Press Release / Government / Public
    • 2026/07/08 (Wed)

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    [Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture] A top-tier event that has been selected consecutively for the “Top 100 National Running Events”* ！ Registration is now open for the “12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon,” to be held on December 13 at a venue still buzzing with the excitement of the “Greening Fair.”

    Takahiro Katsuragawa （, Chairman ： of the Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon Organizing Committee ）, announced that registration for the “12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon,” which will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2026 （ ）, will begin accepting entries on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 （ ）.

    This event is a prestigious competition that has been consecutively selected* for the “Top 100 National Running Events”—a list curated through runner votes from among approximately 1,400 events nationwide.

    This year, the event will take place on a special stage that carries on the excitement of the 43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto-Tamba, held this fall, allowing participants to experience the unique charm of Kameoka, where nature and sports harmonize.

    *Based on results from the 2023–2024 events.

    Featured in the “Top 100 in Japan” ！ A course ranked among the best in the Kansai region and excellent access
    The main reasons this event garners such high support—even from first-time participants—are its excellent accessibility and a course design that prioritizes runners’ comfort.

    20 minutes from Kyoto Station ！ Smooth access to the venue


    From JR Kameoka Station—conveniently located about 20 minutes by rapid train from JR Kyoto Station— a free shuttle bus runs directly to the venue, making it easy to reach the venue even for participants traveling from afar.

    Additionally, temporary parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those arriving by car.

    [A Flat Course Where You Can Aim for a Personal Best, and a Top-5 Ranking in the Kansai Region]

    The flat course, surrounded by lush nature, is popular among runners for being “ideal for setting a personal best,” especially since it becomes mostly downhill toward the latter half.

    In addition to the runner-friendly course, the event has earned high praise for the cheers from spectators along the route and the provision of local specialties, ranking 5th* in the Kansai area event rankings for December 2025. With a support system trusted by runners nationwide, we’re here to cheer you on as you take on this challenge.

    * Results extracted from RUNNET as of June 11, 2026

    The “Fun Run,” where everyone can enjoy the race at their own pace, is back
    This year, in addition to the various events that have traditionally centered on the half marathon, the “900m Fun Run （ (Wheelchair) ）” and the “1.3km Fun Run （ (Pair Run, etc.) ）” have returned. This allows young children who find it difficult to run long distances, their parents, and wheelchair runners to experience the unique excitement of the event together.

    We aim to create an event where everyone—not just top runners aiming for records—can experience the joy of sports.

    [Run through a setting that captures the lingering spirit of the Greening Fair]

    From September 18 to November 8, 2026, the “43rd National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto-Tamba” will be held, with Kameoka Sports Park—the start ・ and finish line of this event—serving as one of the main venues.

    This race will take place about one month after the conclusion of that major event. Runners will be able to cross the starting line in a space still alive with the excitement and lingering atmosphere of the flowers and greenery brought by the Fair.

    [Overview of the 12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon]
    Event Name

    The 12th Kyoto Kameoka Half Marathon

    Date

    February 1, 2026 （ ） * The event will take place rain or shine

    Venue

    Kameoka Sports Park Stadium （ Start ・ Finish ）
    Organized by

    Kameoka City

    Kameoka City Board of Education

    Kameoka City Sports Association

    Kameoka City Track and Field Association

    Events ・ Entry Fee

    a> Half Marathon (21.0975 km) ＞

    6, 000 yen

    ＜ 5 km ＞

    ・ 2, 500 yen （ General ）

    *High school students and older

    ・ 1, 500 yen （ Middle School Students ）

    ＜ 3 km ＞
    6a> ・ 2,500 yen （ General public ）

    ・ 1, 500 yen （ Elementary and Middle School Students ）

    ＜ 1. 3 km Fun Run ＞

    ・ 2, 500 yen （ Pairs ）

    *First- and and guardians, etc.

    ・ 1,500 yen （ Individual ）

    * 3rd grade and up

    ＜ 900m Fun Run （ Wheelchair ） ＞

    1,500 yen

    Capacity

    Total 4, 500 people

    （ Half Marathon ： First 3, 500 people, plus others ）

    Registration Period

    July 1, 2026 （ Wed 6a> ～ August 31 （ Mon ）

    * First-come, first-served basis

    How to Apply

    Application website “RUNNET” （ Online registration only ）

    Other

    ・ The Half Marathon is open to runners who can complete the course in 2 hours and 40 minutes or less.

    *There will be no certified race category this year.

    ・ Participants under 18 years of age must have parental consent.

    ・ Please keep your belongings with you at all times.

    *The number of lockers for valuables is limited.

    ・ Changing rooms are available. （ Men’s ： 1st floor of the Main Gymnasium; Women’s ： 1st floor of the Small Gymnasium ）

    * Depending on the progress of venue setup and dismantling, the scenery on the day after the Greenery Fair concludes may vary.



    Official Event Website
    Entry slots are also available as return gifts for the Kameoka City Hometown Tax Donation program.

    Please take this opportunity to consider making a “Furusato Nozei” donation.

    Previously, these entry slots were available only through Furusato Choice, but they can now also be selected via Rakuten Furusato Nozei and FuruNavi.

    Click here for more information on the Hometown Tax Donation program
    [About Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture]

    Aerial view of Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture
    Located west of Kyoto City, it is easily accessible—just a 20-minute ride on a rapid train from JR Kyoto Station—yet surrounded by abundant nature “Tokainaka” (a blend of “city” ＋ and “countryside”). Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA, which opened in 2020, has become a new hub of activity, hosting not only sports events but also a wide variety of other events.

    Furthermore, the city champions a “Children First” philosophy and provides strong support for families raising children. The city boasts a wealth of child-rearing facilities, including Galleria Kameoka, KIRI no KO （, and Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA ）.

    City Official Website ： https://www.city.kameoka.kyoto.jp/

    City Official Instagram ： https://www.instagram.com/kameokacity/

    [Website regarding this matter]

    https://www.city.kameoka.kyoto.jp/soshiki/13/88209.html

    [Contact Information]

    Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture, Lifelong Learning Department

    Lifelong Sports Division, Contact Person: ： Tani （ Tani

    TEL: 0771-25-5055

    E-mail:sports-suisin@city.kameoka.lg.jp

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