Japan is experiencing record tourism this year, and many sightseeing attractions are packed with crowds. Still, there's an ...

You now have less than two weeks to explore all the sakura sites in Kansai, with full bloom expected around March 31 ...

As popular destinations across the world grapple with massive numbers of tourists and tensions reach a tipping point between ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. The city's subway can also ...

Kyoto is not as well-regarded for its food scene as nearby Osaka (considered the "kitchen of Japan"), but it's still home to many fine establishments. To get a sample of local cuisine, head to Nishiki ...

KYOTO--Setting its sights on the wallets and pocketbooks of travelers from outside Japan, the discount shop chain Don Quijote ...

The historic Yasaka Kaikan theatre in the heart of the Gion neighbourhood is reborn as one of the city’s newest luxury hotels ...

On February 2, Kyoto residents will vote to elect their mayor. Leading up to the election, one relatively new issue has become salient: how to deal with the challenges of overtourism. The ancient ...

I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist stops like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are ...