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

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

A married transgender woman and her supporters plan to appeal the Kyoto Family Court's decision to dismiss her petition to ...

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

U.N. climate agreement in Japan has been turned into a play that explores the politics and personalities behind the first ...

Standing out among the world’s thousands of food markets means street food, vendors, and farmers that are a true reflection ...

Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., which operates Apartment Hotel MIMARU, offering spacious rooms with kitchens for families and friends, announced the reopening of its popular 'Pokemon Room' on July ...

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

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The city assembly of Kyoto passed an ordinance by a majority vote Tuesday to raise its maximum accommodation tax to ¥10,000 ($66) per guest per night. The amount will be the highest among areas using ...