The Golden Route is the quintessential travel itinerary for first-time visitors to Japan. It traditionally includes Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and (sometimes) Hiroshima, offering a well-rounded introduction ...

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. But all those bus fares ...

AMB. Kazuya Endo of Japan graced the University of the Philippines-Los Baños’ (UPLB) 116th Foundation Day celebration and ...

If you’re ready for “one last big adventure” (or maybe the start of several), below are 7 spots that offer that perfect mix ...

Ask about the special tour given in English for international visitors. To get there, take bus No. 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station to Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi bus stops, which are both a 10 ...

Even before the Osaka-Kansai Expo formally opens on April 13, the host region will open its own Kansai Pavilion just outside ...

If you've ever dreamed of strolling under a canopy of cherry blossoms, Japan in cherry blossom season is a must. But with ...

To be honest, I have no clue what I’m looking at beyond the fact that it’s a key object in the World War II-era race to ...

KYOTO--Japanese on sightseeing trips seem to be avoiding key landmarks in this historic city due to the hordes of foreign visitors that residents also gripe about. City authorities sought to ...

Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

The findings of Kyoto city similarly showed a record high 5.35 million visitors from outside Japan, up 40 percent from 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, stayed in the municipality in 2023.