Mystified by the depths of Japanese aesthetic tradition? Then Allen S. Weiss’ new book, “Illusory Dwellings: Aesthetic Meditations in Kyoto”, may be for you.
As Japan wrestles with problems created by overtourism, Kyoto’s Gion neighborhood decides it needs to start leveling fines.
Kyoto, one of Japan’s most adored travel destinations, says it’ll launch dedicated transport to help spare residents from tourists.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a garbage can in a Japanese city these days. Thankfully, Kyoto is now experimenting with a new approach to trash.
A famous Buddhist temple in Kyoto is once again drawing visitors – as well as scammers looking to profit off of them.
Before you visit the enchanting Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, learn how the temple turned its own misfortune into a place of peace, spirituality, and art.
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