Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden ...

Planning your first trip to Japan and can’t decide between Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Read our guide on choosing the right city ...

In the eyes of the world, Kyoto is perhaps more deeply associated with its rich heritage and culture than any other city. Its ...

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Held at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward, the event saw eight members of the Shukiku Hozonkai (kemari preservation ...

A leading sake brewer has produced the traditional Japanese beverage using only foreign-harvested rice in time for the Osaka Kansai Expo. The project of Gekkeikan Sake Co., headquartered in Kyoto’s ...

KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of 10,000 yen ($63) per person per night, according to sources. The change is ...

Joshua Mellin, a Chicago-based photographer and writer, will help you plan the perfect trip to Kyoto. Follow his insider tips to avoid the heaviest cherry blossom crowds and enjoy authentic cultural ...

On February 2, Kyoto residents will vote to elect their mayor. Leading up to the election, one relatively new issue has become salient: how to deal with the challenges of overtourism. The ancient ...

For its 10th anniversary, Kyoto Nippon Festival has tapped some of Japan’s leading creative talents for its contemporary art-led cultural programme at the histo ...

Japan-China relations have soured following Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan on November 7. The ...