Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million ...

Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui explains during a press conference in Kyoto on Jan. 14, 2025, about the city government's decision to ...

Get an idea of when you can expect to see this year’s blooms across Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more ...

With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some ...

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...

The heads of Kyoto’s five major kagai districts also became aware of the issue. “Geiko and maiko are not models in beautiful kimono but the embodiment of Japanese culture itself,” they said.

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...

Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to ...

Kamiji Kakimoto, one of Kyoto's most prestigious paper stores, offers workshops that immerse you in the world of washi making ...

Maria Grazia Chiuri’s next show will take place in Kyoto, to pay homage to Christian Dior's enduring love for Japanese ...

Plus: Prizes have been added in new categories including the “Co-creation categories” linked to companies involved in music.

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the ...