Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could ...

Around 47,000 citizen volunteers known as 'hogoshi' far outnumber the 1,000 salaried probation officers in in the country ...

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...

Okinawa, known for the rich beauty of its diverse islands, offers visitors a tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs.

Princess Hisako of Takamado attended on January 20 the opening of Tokyo National Museum’s special exhibition commemorating ...

Holiday Inn is poised to make a comeback in Tokyo, as IHG Hotels & Resorts and BEST HOSPITALITY Network have announced plans ...

Kyoto City in western Japan unveiled a plan to raise the ceiling of its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations to 10000 ye ...

Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce ...

The immersive exhibition debuted last year in Shanghai, and will include a special focus on Japan when it opens on March 29.

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Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the ...

From ground-breaking sound installations to sustainable architecture – art aficionados have plenty to look forward to in ...