Unlike the bustling, sometimes-claustrophobic streets of Tokyo, the world’s largest city, Kyoto exudes a sense of serenity, a ...

Where to stay in Kyoto, including the top neighbourhoods, hotel recommendations and how to stay in Kyoto like a local.

Delve into the washitsu's role in Japanese homes, blending cultural history with contemporary interior design for a unique ...

We’ll also get a taste of Japanese spirituality, by visiting one of the nation’s most famous shrines on Miyajima Island. Where does it start? Where does it end? You'll meet near Kyoto Station. The ...

Japan’s sidewalk restaurants, known as “yatai,” have almost entirely disappeared—except in Fukuoka, where they’ve undergone a ...