Japan's green tea exports, including matcha, rose 25% by value to 36.4 billion yen ($252 million) in 2024, driven largely by growing demand for powdered teas such as matcha, according to data from the ...

The film follows a young traveler exploring Kyoto, Japan, during a summer vacation. He experiences the city's rich history, visiting temples, shrines, and parks, while learning about Japanese culture.

Some feng shui masters in Hong Kong have warned of natural disasters in Japan this year, including TV personality “Master Seven” who urged people to refrain from visiting the country in April and May.

Visiting Japan in July is an unforgettable experience. Summer is in full swing, with vibrant festivals, seasonal treats, and ...

The best times to visit Kyoto are from March to May and from September to November when the weather is the mildest. However, the blooming… ...

July is filled with fun things to do in Osaka and Kyoto! As July arrives in the Kansai region, a wide variety of events and ...

By Damian Flanagan There is a curious historical footnote that tends to be forgotten about the Japanese imperial expansion of the late 19th and early ...

The golden triangle may lure first-timers, but there's refuge in the Alps' mountain towns – with a Little Kyoto and hot ...

After years of pandemic-related closure, the country reopened in the summer of 2022 with a sense of renewal, ... Board a two-hour Shinkansen to Kyoto, Japan’s capital from 794 to 1868.

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Soaring interest in Japan has inspired new hotels that honor the city’s history. ... Each spring in Kyoto, ... This story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE.

I recently went to Japan for the first time, visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, and Shima Onsen. I made some mistakes while planning my trip, like stressing about dinner reservations. I also wish I had spent ...