In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning
For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its ...
Kyoto to raise city lodging tax to up to $89 per night
KYOTO - The Kyoto city assembly on March 25 approved sharply raising the lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other ...
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The SheerLuxe Tokyo City Guide
Tokyo is a city of contrasts. In the largest city on the planet, you'll see contrasts of the ancient – beautiful temples ...
Face of ancient Tottori woman gives glimpse into distant past
TOTTORI—The face of a Japanese woman who lived around 1,800 years ago and wouldn't look out of place today has been ...
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Kyoto OKs hiking city lodging tax by up to ¥10,000 per night
The Kyoto city assembly approved Tuesday sharply raising the lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other ...
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5 must-see Japanese gardens around the world
Japanese gardens are famous for their calmness and attention to detail, serving as a serene escape from the chaos of the ...
Giant statue of ancient Buddhist monk in southwest Japan cleansed ahead of spring festival
One of the country's largest statues of Buddhist monk Kukai (774-835), posthumously called Kobo Daishi, at Imayama Daishi ...
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Japan’s Kyoto approves higher lodging tax from March 2026 to curb overtourism
Lawmakers in the Japanese city of Kyoto have approved ... from March next year in a bid to curb overtourism. The city assembly of the ancient capital on Tuesday passed the government’s proposal ...