Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined.

The first blossoms of the season popped open last week in Tokyo. At the Yasukuni Shrine, a lone Somei Yoshino tree revealed just enough blooms—five, to be exact—for the Japan Meteorological Agency to ...

The cherry blossom season announcement comes just a day after Japan witnessed its first bloom of the year in the southwestern ...

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Within the stunningly decorated wooden walls of an immense temple in Kyoto, you'll find an unusual artifact of human hair ...

Unveiling must-see locations Kyoto isn’t just about its central attractions; it boasts numerous hidden gems that capture the ...

Last spring, the Japan National Tourism Organization reported back-to-back months with more than 3 million inbound visitors, ...

Japan is a fascinating country with a unique mix of modern innovations and ancient traditions. It has one eye fixed on the ...

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

The Toji Temple is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located in the city of Kyoto, the furthest south.

The Tofukuji Temple is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located immediately southeast of the city of Kyoto, ...

Vox Populi, Vox Dei is a daily column that runs on Page 1 of The Asahi Shimbun. Tokyo’s first officially observed cherry ...