A leading sake brewer has produced the traditional Japanese beverage using only foreign-harvested rice in time for the Osaka ...

If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Japan, July offers a unique reason to go - the world-famous Gion Matsuri festival.

Hilton has announced the signing of Hilton Takayama Resort, its first property in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, in partnership ...

So many destinations, so little time. With 2025 more than half over, Islands turned to two travel experts to find the top ...

A regional trading house in the ancient western Japan city of Kyoto has been working to preserve local traditional crafts, ...

Shirakawa-go is known for its iconic gassho-zukuri farmhouses featuring steep thatched roofs, engineered to endure heavy snow. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it highlights traditional Japanese culture ...

KYOTO--Alarmed at decreasing opportunities to wear kimono in modern Japan, dyers specializing in Kyoto-style "yuzen" techniques are turning their attention to a market steeped in traditional dress ...

Paradox at heart of sharing little-known “secrets” has grown exponentially. Now, mention of a “secret” bar in Barcelona may ...

A new study says that Japan’s Kyoto is the most popular religious tourism destination worldwide, followed by Varanasi in India and Vatican City in Italy.