Cherry blossoms are almost in full flower in various locations across Kyoto Prefecture, with tourists from both Japan and ...

KYOTO--In the event of a major disaster, the ancient capital is taking action to ensure the smooth distribution of emergency ...

MIYAZU, Kyoto Prefecture--A tourist destination here cracked the top 100 in a global certification organization’s ranking of sustainable sightseeing spots the world over. Miyazu found itself on ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

Partly cloudy with a high of 59 °F (15 °C). Winds NW at 12 mph (19.3 kph). Night - Partly cloudy. Winds NW at 7 to 11 mph (11.3 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 45 °F (7.2 °C). Partly ...

Kyoto hotel tax is set to rise tenfold by 2026, with luxury stays facing steep increases as the city aims to manage its ...

From Kyoto, the birthplace of kaiseki, chef Hayami brings its authentic practices and traditions to Kuala Lumpur.

KYOTO (TR) – A man in custody over the alleged stabbing of his elderly mother and father on a street in Kyoto City earlier ...

Royalty, nobles, warriors and commoners alike made pilgrimages from Kyoto to sacred mountain locations in the Kii Peninsula (Wakayama Prefecture) in search of enlightenment. The Kii Peninsula ...