Japan is steeped in history and myth – and Kyoto is no exception. This latest coffee table book from Assouline curates the legend of one of Japan’s most beautiful cities. If you find yourself ...

Get an idea of when you can expect to see this year’s blooms across Japan in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more ...

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

Every day, hundreds of people visit Ryoanji Temple to see its Zen rock garden – which is probably the most famous of its kind in Japan. Located in Kyoto's northern outskirts, the temple was ...

“I’d recommend avoiding low-cut tops,” says Sara. She explains that in Japan—in Kyoto, especially—it is uncommon to show cleavage, and it is often seen as disrespectful (particularly at ...