Kyoto is practically the land of matcha. The Uji region, located near Kyoto, is particularly famous for its high-quality matcha. The area sees moderate temperatures and misty conditions, and along ...

Explore Kyoto's bamboo groves in the lowest seasons ... There's far more to Adashino Nenbutsu-ji and the surrounding region than its famed bamboo forest: stroll the scenic Togetsukyo Bridge ...

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

MIYAZU, Kyoto Prefecture--A tourist destination here cracked the top 100 in a global certification organization’s ranking of sustainable sightseeing spots the world over. Miyazu found itself on ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...

Minamiyamashiro, in the very south of Kyoto Pref., was once an important transportation hub, and many Buddhist temples were built to spiritually watch over this secluded region. Around the 15th ...

The type of Welsh onions used in the experiment were a variety called Kujo negi. These onions are a traditional vegetable of the Kyoto region and a staple part of local cooking.

The city assembly of Kyoto passed an ordinance by a majority vote Tuesday to raise its maximum accommodation tax to ¥10,000 ($66) per guest per night. The amount will be the highest among areas ...

The KPUM Medical Care Centre is an official administrative body established in 1971 to send graduate medical doctors to 120 affiliated hospitals, medical agencies and healthcare centres throughout the ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to ... The artisans used a tailor-made silk fabric made using "chirimen" crepe from the Tango region, which is more wrinkle resistant and softer than ...