A hotel in the Japanese city of Kyoto asked an Israeli traveler who had served in the Israeli Defense Forces to voluntarily ...

A hotel manager in Kyoto defended a policy requiring Israeli guests to declare they have not participated in war crimes ...

A lot of the most popular shrines and temples are actually open 24/7, so the fact that you can technically go whenever you ...

When you think of Osaka and Kyoto, you might picture temples veiled in mist or futuristic skyscrapers. Come September 2025, ...

A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package worth $84,000 after being fired for stealing $7 ...

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

KYOTO—Sixteen shrines and temples here are now granting access to their private statues and architecture for a spring ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Cruises and guided tours can help make planning a trip easier, especially if you’re traveling with kids—but they have ...

I told him that we do not kill women and children, why would we do that?"He initially refused to sign the form, explaining to ...

According to the tourist, the form required him to declare that he had not committed war crimes, including rape and murder ...