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A fascinating blend of cultural and historical influences, the Japanese archipelago feels a world apart from Tokyo, Kyoto and ...

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Hotel The Mitsui Kyoto elegantly balances Japanese minimalism and contemporary design. Read our deputy editor's review of the ...

With its cultural importance and elegant aesthetics, Kyoto is one of Japan’s most beautiful cities. However, Kyoto is currently receiving more visitors than ever, and many would say the appeal of the ...

Japan's insatiable popularity has reached an all-time high, as international visitor numbers from January to September exceed 30 million for the first time ever. According to the country's national ...

Gifting by hobby or passion is a fail-safe way to give a really great gift. Whether you are shopping for a kitchen neophyte ...

Shijo-dori is the main shopping hub in Kyoto. It offers up lots of the big brands, and the iconic Japanese department stores Daimaru and Takashiyama (I picked up another Commes des Garçon tee in ...

In fact, traveling to Tokyo on business may be the easiest way to tap into a vein of the local and everyday. The world’s largest metropolis is one giant cityscape of commuters on the move. Instead of ...