As winter fades, the world eagerly anticipates one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles: cherry blossom season. This year ...

Escape the crowds and discover Kyushu, Japan's hidden gem of rich culture, stunning nature, and authentic experiences.

A historical Zen temple in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, will open a student dormitory in April, returning to the traditional practice ...

Its signature drink is the Matcha Cloud, a dairy-free alternative to creamy lattes, buzzing with green tea. Layered with ...

The garden's layout invites you to take a stroll slowly and appreciate everything. The Adachi Museum of Art marries ...

Otagi Nenbutsuji was damaged so severely in a 1950 typhoon that it was called the “most desolate temple in Kyoto ... flooded with people from across Japan eager to devote their works.

Consider this your ultimate guide to exploring one of Japan’s most accessible off-the-beaten-path experiences—with a ...

KYOTO--Inspired by a priest’s belief that Buddhist practices should evolve, the bodhisattva of compassion and mercy has manifested himself as a robot at a temple here. The android edition of ...

You can reach several top attractions, including Nijo Castle, Gion, the Nanzen-ji Temple as well as downtown Kyoto and the Southern Higashiyama district, home to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and ...