Beneath the serene surface of Kyoto’s temples and shrines lies a deeper story of intentional city planning rooted in ancient philosophies. Designed in the Heian period, the city’s grid layout wasn’t ...

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

An American tourist on Tuesday caused significant damage to a 761-year-old temple in Japan. The unnamed suspect, described as intoxicated, forced his way inside Shoden Eigen‑in Temple through a rear ...

My trip to Japan in January of 2019 was an incredible adventure. I spent twelve days exploring Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, along ...

A drunk American tourist sparked outrage in Japan after damaging a 761-year-old temple that’s linked to Japan’s samurai ...

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Chinese travellers to Japan are on the rise and a growing proportion are repeat visitors choosing culture- and nature-focused ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Japan, July offers a unique reason to go - the world-famous Gion Matsuri festival.

Japan is not only a land of temples and shrines ... Japan is not only a land of temples and shrines ... an associate professor of sociology at Kyoto Sangyo University who studies Islamic culture.

SOWAKA Hotel unveils a new suite of refined cultural experiences designed to bring guests closer to Japan's spiritual ...

Nestled within the hallowed precincts of Kyoto's Chion-in Temple, the Chion-in Wajun Kaikan temple stay offers a unique immersion into the heart of Japanese spirituality. You'll find yourself ...

The sacred camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine in Atami is no ordinary timber. Estimated to be more than 2,000 years old, it is ...