Kyoto needs little introduction: picture glimpsing a geisha disappearing down a narrow alley; the stillness of a stone garden ...

In the eyes of the world, Kyoto is perhaps more deeply associated with its rich heritage and culture than any other city. Its ...

Babysitting for foreign tourists is booming in Japan, driven by rising demand for foreign-language childcare that lets families explore the country more freely.

A woman pushes a baby in a stroller as she walks past cherry blossoms trees in full bloom in Tokyo on March 29, 2015. FILE ...

There are a lot of different ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Japan. If you want to get orthodox, tradition says you should make a midnight visit to your local temple to literally ring in the new ...

Travel experts have rounded up eight distinctive New Year's Eve traditions from around the world, including some surprising ...

Kyoto hit 11 million visitors in 2024, the Japan National Tourism Organisation reports, a record that could quite possibly be ...

Key Highlight: The temple is very special, serene and a must-see. You'll want to combine a stop here with a visit to the Golden Pavilion since the two sit within walking distance of each other. Every ...

And sometimes, even that can be tricky - like for me, a third-time visitor to Tokyo, who prides myself on being an expert in ...

Experience a stunning room in Zentokuji, the temple located in Toyama, Japan. The US is experiencing 'national trauma' — and it explains why so many of us feel miserable ...

Think of a Japanese garden and chances are you will envisage a gracefully arching bridge, winding stepping stones, moss ...

From the perfectly silent trains to the midnight salary man meltdowns, I discovered that Japan's zen facade conceals a ...