Meanwhile, foodies shouldn't miss the Nishiki Market in central Kyoto to see and sample all sorts of local delicacies, including tsukemono (Japanese pickles), wagashi (Japanese confections ...

Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times The Kamo River has been a central artery of Kyoto’s social life for centuries, and people play, dine and ride bikes along it. Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times ...

Nijo Castle in central Kyoto was certainly ostentatious enough to fit the bill. Unlike other noble homes of the day, Tokugawa's gleaming white structure – decorated with ornate wood carvings ...

On your way back to central Kyoto, stop by Nijo Castle. Another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto, Nijo Castle is one of ...

The museum is about a half an hour train ride outside of central Kyoto and it’s obvious when you arrive that this really is a Japanese suburb, there’s little else around other than houses.

I stayed at Hotel the Mitsui in Kyoto, Japan, and I'm sharing my experience here with tips on what to do, where to eat, and ...

Kyoto, the former imperial capital ... this contemporary hotel offers modern amenities and stylish rooms. Its central location makes it a convenient base for exploring the city, with easy access ...

Many of them hope to catch a glimpse of the iconic entertainers in Japan's two most popular destinations, Tokyo and Kyoto, as well as Kanazawa and Hakone. A geisha poses with her shamisen ...

Developed by Kyoto University researchers and the Japanese timber company Sumitomo Forestry, LignoStat -- the satellite is ...

Japan's LignoSat aims to mitigate the growing space junk problem, as well as environmental risks associated with atmospheric ...