Another Jewish community was established in the port of Nagasaki. In fairly short order, the Russo-Japanese War and the Great ...

Travellers are spoilt for choice in Japan — whether a first-timer to the country or a repeat visitor, try these alternative ...

Exploring its culture should be at the heart of any 5 day Kyoto itinerary. As you step foot in this enchanting city, you’ll immediately notice the stark contrast to the modern skyscrapers that ...

The Best Area to Stay in Kyoto for Culture: Gion District and Higashiyama The Gion neighborhood and Higashiyama are the most historic areas of Kyoto. Gion is also known as the geisha district ...

Kyoto is home to an incredible number of temples, shrines, and historic sites, each offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich spiritual and cultural history. One of the most famous is Kinkaku-ji ...

Academy Award winner Rami Malek and Olivier Award winer Indira Varma star in a new production of Oedipus at the Old Vic, and Stephen Daldry co-directs 'Kyoto' at Soho Place.

Kyoto is famous for its kaiseki ryori style of dining, a traditional and formal way of eating; shojin ryori, composed strictly of vegetarian dishes and inspired by the diet of Buddhist monks ...

Maizuru launched its survey on Yoshihara with the assistance of Kyoto Women's University in 2020. The aim was exploring methods to conserve the area’s historical landscape, and the research ...

Capcom has released a five-minute video message from Onimusha: Way of the Sword producer Akihito Kadowaki and director Satoru ...