Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Chatsumi tea picking starts in spring. "The earliest tea picking in Japan" was held on January 6, in the city of Kizugawa, ...

A Japanese government committee on earthquake research has changed its estimate of the chance of a Nankai Trough megaquake in ...

Staying in one of Japan’s most popular cities may soon get much more expensive - Kyoto city plans to hike lodging tax for ...

A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami ...

KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of ...

TOKYO, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- 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 10,000 yen (about 64 U.S.

Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around ...

Rain with a high of 49 °F (9.4 °C) and a 55% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph). Night - Clear with a 21% chance of precipitation. Winds variable at 4 to 6 ...

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 ...