Japan’s geisha are experts in their field, but they’re often treated like tourist attractions. See why Kyoto officials have had to crack down on tourist photos.

Entering Hotel Sowaka in Kyoto's famous Gion district feels like stepping onto the set of the Disney+ series "Shōgun". Guests ...

An Australian influencer faced accusations of cultural appropriation after sharing content from her trip to Japan. The photos ...

Convenience stores aren’t typically what comes to mind when one considers the best camping sites. But Lawson, one of Japan’s ...

As Japan's fourth-largest city, Nagoya is a key economic hub home to major automotive and transport industries. But beyond ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

Here, you’ll find a dynamic mix of culture, cuisine, and coastal charm ... and visit a traditional geisha house to drink sake ...

From snowshoeing across frozen lakes in Hokkaido and cycling through subtropical Kyushu to “leaf peeping” your way through ...

In her transcultural collection for Expo 2025, Polish designer Joanna Hawrot reimagines the kimono as a radical expression of autonomy, queerness, and embodied storytelling. Inspired by both Japanese ...

Luxury travel specialists at eShores are warning tourists of the seemingly innocent photographs that can break local privacy laws and breach copyright restrictions in destinations around the world.

The so-called Golden Route between Tokyo and Kyoto is the popular choice for first-time travellers to Japan. An itinerary that often includes diversions to Mount Fuji and Hakone, as well as the cities ...

Long a symbol of grace, art, and mystery, geisha embody one of the most iconic faces of Japanese culture. But today, this ...