Entering Hotel Sowaka in Kyoto's famous Gion district feels like stepping onto the set of the Disney+ series "Shōgun". Guests ...

The craftsmanship of the Yamaboko floats is simply awe-inspiring. Towering as high as 25 meters, these elaborate structures ...

This coastal district is Japan’s spiritual heart. Beverley Watts has your guide to experiencing its sensational seafood and ...

Centre-back Tomoya Ando is Avispa’s top scorer but was a surprise omission last time out and could return to the squad if his ...

American designer Adam Lippes has drawn inspiration from Kyoto for his latest collection, and to celebrate, he offers his ...

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OSAKA -- Hotland Holdings is refurbishing machiya townhouses in Kyoto, turning them into restaurants as it looks to draw ...

KYOTO, Japan >> In Japan, university cafeterias have traditionally served students affordable meals. But due to the sharp ...

Some 150 people including bereaved relatives and employees attended the ceremony at the former site of the studio, offering ...

A photographer and set designer revitalized a pre-1950s machiya to connect travelers with local artistry, including photo ...

Kyoto Animation Co. held a memorial on Friday to honor the 36 victims of the 2019 arson attack, with families renewing the ...

Hitting shelves in 350 Ulta stores nationwide, Apothékary CEO Shizu Okusa says the debut of her natural tinctures is pivotal for Ulta’s wellness strategy—which up until now only sold “gummies, pills, ...