One of the most touching tributes to the victims lost in the Kyoto Animation incident is a statue in Japan’s Kyoto Prefecture. Staning ten feet tall, the statue itself consists of thirty-six birds to ...

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Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to ...

Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui explains during a press conference in Kyoto on Jan. 14, 2025, about the city government's decision to ...

Tourism, climate goals and animal rights concerns are sparking a plant-based renaissance in a country famous for sushi and ...

Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million ...

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Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved travel guide.

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A business owner is trying to open a ‘Mario Ramen’ shop right in front of the Nintendo Museum in Japan, raising potential legal issues.

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...