6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto
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Japan Nankai Trough megaquake 30-year probability raised to around 80%
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Easy Japanese news in translation: First tea of year picked in Kyoto Prefecture
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Staying in one of Japan’s most popular cities may soon get much more expensive
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Kyoto to raise accommodation tax up to 10,000 yen a day
KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of ...
Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami ...
Japan's Kyoto to raise lodging tax ceiling
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Historical icons and natural wonders in Japan's cultural capital
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6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto
An easy day trip from Kyoto — and even more rewarding ... The capital of Shimane Prefecture in southwest Japan, it’s also notable for its well-preserved samurai district, which contains ...