Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million travelers by 2030. However, Kyoto's new plan to increase overnight accommodation taxes,

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative heritage centres.

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

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike accommodation taxes as Japan's ancient capital and the tourist hub seeks to calm grumbles

Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, and causing traffic congestions

KYOTO--Taking dead aim at the bulls-eye, a line of young archers in colorful festive kimono shot away to celebrate turning 20, formerly considered the age of adulthood in Japan. The 73rd Omato ...

Dior is set to present its Fall 2025 collection in the iconic Garden of Tōji Temple in Kyoto, Japan on April 15, 2025.

Japan has seen an unprecedented tourism boom in 2024, welcoming millions of visitors and cementing its position as a tourism superpower. The excessive influx of tourists, however, is causing problems in cities like Kyoto,

KYOTO—Excitement filled the air at Imakumanokannonji ... Toyokazu Kosugi, secretary-general of the Kansai Headquarters of the All-Japan Association of Photographic Societies, which organized ...

Japan's Kyoto Fusioneering has delivered its advanced Gyrotron system to UK-based fusion energy company Tokamak Energy.

For culture and history, it’s hard to beat Kyoto — but its densely packed concentration of temples and heritage architecture has inevitably led to big crowds and high prices. There are dozens of other ancient cities and towns to explore across Japan ...

One of Hina Hirayama’s earliest memories is watching her mother sketching plants in her Tokyo flower garden. “I remember her being so completely absorbed. She loved plants all her life.” Indeed, there’s a photo of her mother standing in a hole so she could examine plants at eye-level.