Kyoto's children
Historical term for children of Kyoto, often appearing in classical literature.
See also: 京童
Scenes of Kyoto's children playing on the capital's main streets are depicted in old picture scrolls.
Kyoto's young people (noisy, gossipy)
Historical term for young people of Kyoto, characterized as noisy and prone to gossip. Often used in classical contexts.
See also: 京童
It is recorded in classical literature that gossip among Kyoto's young people spread quickly.
Compound of 京 (Kyoto) and 童部 (children/young people). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.