KYOTO TOPIC 2025: Everyday Encounters, Global Stories

In the heart of Kyoto, 2025 marks a year of deeper connection between residents and the world. Cafés double as language hubs, students engage in citizenship studies with local businesses, and traditions like Nagoshi-no-Harae are shared with international friends. Places like KYOTO LAUNDRY CAFE aren’t just cafés—they’re bridges between cultures. With projects like the Kyoto International Migration Project and the launch of Meetup.Kyoto, the city becomes more accessible, welcoming, and full of opportunities for creative exchange. Kyoto today isn’t just a destination—it’s a place to belong.