KAMEOKA, Kyoto Prefecture--A rower died following a tour boat accident in the Hozugawa river here on March 28. According to the Kyoto prefectural police, the 51-year-old rower was pronounced dead ...

While Tokyo dazzles with its modernity, Kyoto captivates with its timeless beauty and cultural heritage. As Japan’s capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is the heart of traditional Japanese ...

The Kyoto Electric Railway company operated Japan’s first streetcar. Nintendo was born here ... Enjoy views of the Higashiyama Mountains or the Kamo River in any of the 134 rooms, all featuring ...

From May to September, restaurants along Kyoto’s Kamo River build temporary balconies on stilts over the banks to make outdoor ... While there’s no struggle to find good noodles anywhere in Japan, ...

duck into some shops for some Japan souvenirs, and spend a bit of time exploring this northern district of Kyoto with your ...