Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan, is where ancient traditions take centre stage. Noted for its centuries-old temples, alluring geisha district, and time-honoured crafts, this city quietly pulses ...

Nara and Kyoto provide windows into Japan’s traditions, while Osaka is cut from Tokyo’s commercially modern cloth. And in terms of your best spa-centric hotel stays, each is a parallel to its ...

Tucked away in the heart of Kyoto, Hakuchikudo has been a custodian of Japan’s timeless tradition of sensu (folding fans) for over three centuries. This renowned store is dedicated to ...

Sonam Kapoor turned heads at the Dior Fall Show 2025, held in the serene cultural capital of Kyoto, Japan. Dressed in an elegant Dior Pre Fall 2025 ensemble, Sonam radiated grace and style.

Talking about her return to Japan, Sonam shared, “Japan has always held a special place in my heart. My husband and I visited Kyoto a few times after our wedding and have always been touched by ...

Indeed, it was the fabrics that proved the most intriguing element of the collection, not least those Chiuri worked on with local artisans (the former ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto has long been a ...

Add in an eSIM app that keeps you effortlessly connected the entire time and — suddenly — even remote corners of Japan feel like home. Our trip began in Sanjo, a bustling area of Kyoto’s downtown, ...

Sonam Kapoor arrived in Kyoto, Japan, for Dior's Fall 2025 showcase, showcasing her fashion diplomacy. She shared a sneak peek of her pre-show Dior look on Instagram, styled by Rhea Kapoor and ...

KYOTO -- A "yabusame," or horseback archery, ritual was held at a Shinto shrine in this ancient Japanese capital to pray for the safety of the famed Aoi Matsuri, one of Kyoto's three major ...

KYOTO—A decades-old underground water pipe ruptured in a central part of Kyoto, causing flooding and traffic congestion in the middle of the Golden Week holiday season. Traffic controls enforced ...

KYOTO -- The Aoi Matsuri festival's heroine ... attracted many families and tourists to the sightseeing spot amid Japan's Golden Week holiday period. This year, Aya Yamauchi, a second-year ...

WHEN IT COMES to travel, Japan is having a major moment. And as the cherry trees burst into bloom all over the city, Kyoto tops itineraries for very good reason. Once the capital of Japan ...