The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it’s known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, ...

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

KYOTO--In the event of a major disaster, the ancient capital is taking action to ensure the smooth distribution of emergency ...

Once Japan’s Imperial capital, the city has been a spiritual and cultural epicentre for more than a thousand years. That ...

KYOTO--Japanese on sightseeing trips seem to be avoiding key landmarks in this historic city due to the hordes of foreign ...

The city plans to use the additional revenue from the tax in areas such as improving infrastructure and repairing cultural ...

Japanese travelers are skipping Kyoto’s hotspots as foreign crowds surge. Here's what's changing and where locals are going ...

TOKYO, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Kyoto City Council has passed and enacted an amendment to the accommodation tax ordinance to raise the tax imposed on hotel and ryokan guests. The highest tax bracket ...

TOKYO -- As Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka draw the bulk of international tourists in Japan, cities in the western part of the ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Apothékary founder Shizu Okusa is expanding beyond products with a $10,000 wellness retreat.