Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million travelers by 2030. However, Kyoto's new plan to increase overnight accommodation taxes,

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative heritage centres.

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved travel guide.

An early pioneering work of domestic architectural modernism with exposed concrete blocks and geometric designs stands along the Lake Biwa Ca

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike accommodation taxes as Japan's ancient capital and the tourist hub seeks to calm grumbles

Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, and causing traffic congestions

Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5 per cent rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday as the company said it benefited from strong demand for data centre power generators and battery energy storage systems.

Dior is set to present its Fall 2025 collection in the iconic Garden of Tōji Temple in Kyoto, Japan on April 15, 2025.

Japan has seen an unprecedented tourism boom in 2024, welcoming millions of visitors and cementing its position as a tourism superpower. The excessive influx of tourists, however, is causing problems in cities like Kyoto,

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist ...

One of Hina Hirayama’s earliest memories is watching her mother sketching plants in her Tokyo flower garden. “I remember her being so completely absorbed. She loved plants all her life.” Indeed, there’s a photo of her mother standing in a hole so she could examine plants at eye-level.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. List of Partners (vendors)