Entering Hotel Sowaka in Kyoto's famous Gion district feels like stepping onto the set of the Disney+ series "Shōgun". Guests ...

The craftsmanship of the Yamaboko floats is simply awe-inspiring. Towering as high as 25 meters, these elaborate structures ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

Centre-back Tomoya Ando is Avispa’s top scorer but was a surprise omission last time out and could return to the squad if his ...

OSAKA -- Hotland Holdings is refurbishing machiya townhouses in Kyoto, turning them into restaurants as it looks to draw ...

Why you should get out of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: too crowded, too expensive and not what people think. Here’s where to go in ...

This coastal district is Japan’s spiritual heart. Beverley Watts has your guide to experiencing its sensational seafood and ...

Some 150 people including bereaved relatives and employees attended the ceremony at the former site of the studio, offering ...

American designer Adam Lippes has drawn inspiration from Kyoto for his latest collection, and to celebrate, he offers his ...

Kyoto had always been a popular destination for domestic travelers. Before Japan opened to the world in 1851, pilgrims trekked from around the country to visit its more than 2,000 temples and ...

KYOTO—On hot summer nights in the ancient capital, it’s possible to beat the heat with a mug of cold beer and a chat with glamorous geisha.

KYOTO, Japan >> In Japan, university cafeterias have traditionally served students affordable meals. But due to the sharp ...