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.

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KYOTO: Authorities in Kyoto announced on Tuesday (Jan 14) plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

But that is precisely what directors Stephen Daldry and Justin Martin achieve with Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s strikingly smart “Kyoto.” Plays with as much necessary information as this ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, ...

Japan's ancient city of Kyoto has officially announced it will raise the cap on its accommodation tax tenfold to 10,000 yen, or about 63 dollars, a night. The city started collecting the tax in ...

Making history as the first solo exhibition by a Sri Lankan artist at the prestigious event, Anoma Wijewardene's Kintsugi captivated visitors with its profound message of resilience, unity ...

The shu-urushi technique, which uses vermilion lacquer, hides the wood grain but accentuates the contours and dynamic, swirling forms that Kuroda is typically known for. Courtesy of the National ...

The Lewisville Lake Symphony International Chamber Series presents the Kintsugi String Quartet, a premier string group on full scholarship at the renowned UNT College of Music. They will perform ...

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