A photographer and set designer revitalized a pre-1950s machiya to connect travelers with local artistry, including photo ...

KYOTO--A ceremonial event to mark the New Year featured women in gorgeous Heian Period (794-1185) court attire giving a public demonstration of the popular “karuta” card-snatching game at ...

American designer Adam Lippes has drawn inspiration from Kyoto for his latest collection, and to celebrate, he offers his guide to the city.

Explore the historic city of Kyoto with this stunning drone footage, capturing the elegance of ancient temples, serene ...

The latest addition to the Singapore-based Banyan Group's string of more than 80 hotels and resorts, the Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto blends traditional Japanese aesthetics (think tatami and ...

Matcha's rise from traditional treat to global trend is reshaping Japan's tea heartland. In Kyoto Prefecture, the soaring demand is altering both farming practices and the landscape itself.

Kyoto was long known for the ryokan—a type of traditional inn with paper walls, tatami floor mats, and communal onsen hot spring baths.

KYOTO—On hot summer nights in the ancient capital, it’s possible to beat the heat with a mug of cold beer and a chat with ...

KYOTO -- When people talk about traditional Kyoto culture, all the 'a' verbs come out -- everyone appreciates it, everyone admires it, many adore it. So why is it disappearing so rapidly?