6 heritage towns in Japan to rival Kyoto
Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: First tea of year picked in Kyoto Prefecture
Chatsumi tea picking starts in spring. "The earliest tea picking in Japan" was held on January 6, in the city of Kizugawa, ...
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Japan’s most competitive prefectures revealed in recent survey
Rivalries are everywhere, from sports games to sibling quarrels, and Japan is no exception. From fast food giant Burger King ...
Japan's Kyoto to raise lodging tax ceiling
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 ...
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Is Japan Safe To Visit?
Japan’s tourism boom is anticipated to continue in 2025. The East Asian island country is popular among Gen Z and millennials ...
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 ...
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Taiwanese artist wins top prize in Japan competition
A Taiwanese artist made history on Saturday when she was awarded the top prize in a postcard competition at a regional art ...
Staying in one of Japan’s most popular cities may soon get much more expensive
Staying in one of Japan’s most popular cities may soon get much more expensive - Kyoto city plans to hike lodging tax for ...
Historical icons and natural wonders in Japan's cultural capital
Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around ...