Japan is experiencing record tourism this year, and many sightseeing attractions are packed with crowds. Still, there's an ...

Join Phoebe and James as they journey from Tokyo to Kyoto using the JR Rail Pass, sharing the process of getting their passes and enjoying bento boxes on the Shinkansen. Experience the convenience of ...

The historic Yasaka Kaikan theatre in the heart of the Gion neighbourhood is reborn as one of the city’s newest luxury hotels ...

Tokyo — The glorious ancient monuments, Zen temples and soaring pagodas of Kyoto have made it a major tourist draw for a century. The Japanese city's population is only about 1.5 million, yet it ...

Everything that makes watching cute girls doing cute things in anime started with this iconic 2000s series from acclaimed ...

As popular destinations across the world grapple with massive numbers of tourists and tensions reach a tipping point between ...

KYOTO--Setting its sights on the wallets and pocketbooks of travelers from outside Japan, the discount shop chain Don Quijote ...

The best way to get around Kyoto is by bus and on foot. The abundance of English-language signs and announcements make Kyoto's bus systems easy for visitors to navigate. The city's subway can also ...

We're all for strolling around Kyoto—indeed, Japan's ancient capital is one of the country's most walkable cities. But starting March 29, one of the best "new" ways to see Kyoto will actually be, well ...

On February 2, Kyoto residents will vote to elect their mayor. Leading up to the election, one relatively new issue has become salient: how to deal with the challenges of overtourism. The ancient ...

KYOTO--A limited express bus for tourists went into operation here to alleviate congestion on regular bus routes following complaints from residents. “We want to verify the results of this initiative ...