Kyoto’s “Nippon to Asobō” Event Blends the Old and New

The invitation dinner held at Nishi-Hongan-ji in October 2012.

A luxury automobile parked outside of Nishi-Hongan-ji for the Nippon to Asobō event.

The Southern Noh Stage at Nishi-Hongan-ji, one of Japan’s Important Cultural Properties.

At Masuume, a historic teahouse in the Gion Kōbu district, guests enjoyed Kyoto delicacies and traditional artistic performances.