Japan attracted a record-breaking 36.9 million travelers in 2024, placing it closer to reaching its goal of 60 million ...

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, chat ...

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Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...

KYOTO--Taking dead aim at the bulls-eye, a line of young archers in colorful festive kimono shot away to celebrate turning 20, formerly considered the age of adulthood in Japan. The 73rd Omato ...

Japan has seen an unprecedented tourism boom in 2024, welcoming millions of visitors and cementing its position as a tourism ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike accommodation taxes as Japan's ancient capital and the tourist hub seeks to ...

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Okinawa, known for the rich beauty of its diverse islands, offers visitors a tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs.

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from ...