Entering Hotel Sowaka in Kyoto's famous Gion district feels like stepping onto the set of the Disney+ series "Shōgun". Guests ...

According to a separate group’s paper published in the same journal, the southern portion of the rupture occurred at an ...

The craftsmanship of the Yamaboko floats is simply awe-inspiring. Towering as high as 25 meters, these elaborate structures ...

OSAKA -- Hotland Holdings is refurbishing machiya townhouses in Kyoto, turning them into restaurants as it looks to draw ...

In July, Kyoto celebrates the historic Gion Matsuri festival, one of Japan’s most famous and long-running traditions. With origins dating back to 869, the event draws more than one million people each ...

Some 150 people including bereaved relatives and employees attended the ceremony at the former site of the studio, offering ...

During the midday Friday prayer hours on 28 March 2025, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar along the Sagaing ...

Kyoto had always been a popular destination for domestic travelers. Before Japan opened to the world in 1851, pilgrims trekked from around the country to visit its more than 2,000 temples and ...

OKADA Manila introduces an exceptional new dining experience at the recently opened Kappou Yoshi, which offers a modern, exquisite interpretation of Kyoto’s revered gastronomic traditions.

Centre-back Tomoya Ando is Avispa’s top scorer but was a surprise omission last time out and could return to the squad if his ...

American designer Adam Lippes has drawn inspiration from Kyoto for his latest collection, and to celebrate, he offers his ...