First-time visitors to Japan face overwhelming choices about where to go in a country that could occupy years of travel. The Golden Route—Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, with occasional additions like Hiroshima ...

Lab Biovortex Kyoto is finally open! and Japan’s Largest teamLab is unlike anything you've ever seen EVEN if you've been to ...

Kyoto, a popular travel destination in Japan, will now restrict tourist access to parts of its renowned geisha district. Officials have reported an increase in complaints regarding tourist misbehavior ...

Toei Kyoto Studio Park in Kyoto’s Uzumasa district will reopen as Uzumasa Kyoto Village on March 28, 2026, marking the first ...

Tradition-steeped Kyoto is famed for its kimono-clad geisha and Buddhist temples - Copyright AFP PAUL MILLER Tradition-steeped Kyoto is famed for its kimono-clad ...

The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting. By David LaHuta Japanese cities like ...

Toei is one of Japan’s biggest producers of samurai movies and TV series, and 50 years ago the company hit upon the idea of combining some of its filming sets with a theme park. The result was Toei ...

Kyoto, Japan, is increasing its tourist tax by up to 900% to combat overtourism. The tax hike aims to manage the strain on city infrastructure caused by a record number of visitors. The new tax, ...