AWAJI, Hyogo Prefecture--A major redevelopment is afoot on an island roughly the same size ... from the Keihanshin metropolis consisting of Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. “The redevelopment is advancing ...

From traditional snow country to a hotel staffed by robots, here are five hidden gems that’ll make Japan feel anything but ...

Enjoy a two-day road trip through the colorful autumn scenery of Hyogo Prefecture, exploring its tourist attractions to the ...

KIZUGAWA, Kyoto Prefecture--It may not be as well-known as Kyoto but Kizugawa is also home to loads of historical temples and sites, including six national treasures and 46 important cultural ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September to November when the weather is the mildest. However, the blooming cherry blossoms in spring and the vibrant fall foliage are ...

Kyoto is famous for its kaiseki ryori style of dining, a traditional and formal way of eating; shojin ryori, composed strictly of vegetarian dishes and inspired by the diet of Buddhist monks ...

Many of them hope to catch a glimpse of the iconic entertainers in Japan's two most popular destinations, Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as Kanazawa and Hakone. A geisha poses with her shamisen ...

Kyoto’s ancient temples and beautiful natural surroundings are what make it one of Japan’s most popular tourist destinations.

Two cities that epitomize this balance are Tokyo and Kyoto. Tokyo, the bustling capital, is a vibrant metropolis filled with skyscrapers, neon lights, and a nonstop energy. Kyoto, the former ...

It is autumn leaf season in Kyoto, when the vibrant foliage turns the already picturesque Japanese city into a startling masterpiece. As with the arrival of cherry blossoms in the spring ...

Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson’s electrifying new play takes us back to December 1997 and the Kyoto Conference Centre in Japan. The fate of the world rests on a group of diplomats who are trying ...