Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto is set to regale diners with a singular culinary collaboration with Kyoto's acclaimed ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

Stop by the nearby POJ Studio (Pieces of Japan), for a sublime edit of homewares and a matcha in Maana, the attached boutique ...

This path, about two kilometers long, connects the Gingkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji temples. A Kyoto University professor and 20th-century ... cherry tree The Rakuto area also has some beautiful bamboo ...

An onsen gastronomy trek in rural Japan is a triple indulgence in hot springs, local delicacies and scenic walks. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In Japanese culture, fire represents both destruction and renewal. The Kurama Fire Festival, held annually on Oct. 22 in Kyoto, is a Shinto ritual where large torches are carried through the streets ...

Yuichi Goza, assistant professor at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies in Kyoto, told AFP last week that this reaction "should have been foreseen". "I understand France's ...

Kyoto’s retail charm shines through its legendary districts. This curated guide maps out 25 essential stores—from the vibrant Kawaramachi-dori and Kyoto Station to the timeless Sannen-zaka and serene ...