The World on MSN7d
Japan’s tourism boom presents a special challenge for Kyoto
The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...
Japan Today3d
Explore myths, ninja and local seafood in Mie Prefecture
While Mie may not have the name recognition abroad of its famous neighbors, Osaka and Kyoto, the prefecture boasts plenty of ...
Upscale Adventuring on MSN10d
33 Most Famous Landmarks in Japan: How Many Do You Know?
Ancient history and sophisticated modern technology mingle seamlessly in Japan and together create some Japan landmarks not ...
Japanese city considers dual pricing on public transport to tackle overtourism
The dual-pricing trend is under way elsewhere. Paris officials recently announced plans to introduce dual pricing for non-EU ...
Winter exhibition a chance to see some of Kyoto’s rare treasures
KYOTO--Cultural properties rarely seen by the public are now on show as part of the Kyoto Winter Special Openings campaign.
TravelPulse on MSN4d
Cherry Blossom Season: Where to See the Best Blooms Around the World
These worldwide destinations burst with stunning pink and white sakura each spring, offering breathtaking cherry blossom ...
Nippon17d
Spectacular Plum Blossoms Brighten Kamakura’s Shrines and Temples
Among the most famous places to enjoy ... one of Japan’s three great Tenjin shrines, alongside Dazaifu Tenmangū in Fukuoka and Kitano Tenmangū in Kyoto. The deity enshrined here, Sugawara ...
Metro24d
I went to the ‘seventh ring of hell’ and loved every minute
Those who visited Kyoto ... famous of the city’s teahouses. I continue to tell everyone I meet. If you can tear yourself away from Gion, the city’s 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto ...
AFP on MSN5d
Saving deer from tourist trash in Japan's Nara
As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...