KYOTO--One stone statue of an enlightened Buddhist person here cradles a cat in its arms while another holds a book inscribed ...

The Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation announced on Dec. 12 that the kanji character for 2024, which expresses the state ...

Kyoto City Bus dates back to 1912, starting as Japan's first tram line before evolving into the extensive bus network ...

“A great destination to visit in your 40s is Sapporo, Japan,” said Lauren Gay, a travel expert and blogger at Outdoorsy Diva.

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...

This Kyoto travel vlog is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned explorers, providing insider tips, hidden gems, ...

A simple arigatou or a bow goes a long way in expressing gratitude to locals in Kyoto. Even a few words of Japanese are ...

Kyoto, Japan gives you endless reasons to linger—temples shrouded in early-morning mist, quiet forests of swaying bamboo, ...

Situated on Otowa Mountain in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple wows travelers with its stunning natural scenery, which visitors say is best viewed from the verandah off the temple's main building.

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...