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

Tokyo Game Bridge joins C2 Kyoto for indie dev night July 19 during BitSummit—bring your projects, give talks & network over drinks!

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

Why you should get out of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: too crowded, too expensive and not what people think. Here’s where to go in ...

Mourners have gathered at the site of Kyoto Animation in western Japan to remember victims of an arson attack on the studio ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

If you're seeking a mellow, calming, and peaceful getaway, consider exploring "mindful" travel destinations—like Kyoto, Japan, which has been recognized as the most mindful location in all of Asia.

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 ...

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 ...

KYOTO, Japan >> In Japan, university cafeterias have traditionally served students affordable meals. But due to the sharp rise in food costs, cafeterias have been forced to increase prices. The impact ...

An Israeli tourist checking into a hotel in the Japanese city of Kyoto was forced to sign a form declaring his non-involvement in alleged war crimes committed by Israeli forces, Ynet reported on ...