Shinfudoki is a bilingual editorial media bringing the spirit, inspiration and creativity of Japan to creators around the world.https://shinfudoki.com/en/enhttps://shinfudoki.com/en/articles/hyogo-koichi-charcoal/https://shinfudoki.com/en/articles/hyogo-koichi-charcoal/Kooichi Hyooogo carves carbonised hinoki cypress into sculpture. Embracing the cracks and warping that fire leaves behind, he looks for forms in which nature and human intention overlap.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTArtSculptureCharcoalhttps://shinfudoki.com/en/articles/imperial-hotel-kyoto/https://shinfudoki.com/en/articles/imperial-hotel-kyoto/Opened in March 2026 within the preserved Yasaka Kaikan in Gion, Imperial Hotel Kyoto chose not to build anew. We consider what that choice says about hospitality in Kyoto.Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTTravelKyotoHotel