Explore Kyoto cuisine with these 7 must-try dishes. Learn how each dish reflects Kyoto’s culture, seasonality, and culinary ...

Our Kyoto in a Day Tour is where your exploration begins, a comprehensive experience tailored to immerse you in Kyoto's essence. Your Kyoto tour guide, an expert in the city's rich history, will lead ...

Experience a little piece of Japan in the picturesque Hartley Valley at the foothills of the Blue Mts. Gory'u garden is a Kaiyushiki teien stroll garden. This dry Karesansui landscape offers all the ...

A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.

When Gaijin’s chef-partner Anand Morwani was on a long trip to Japan in 2024, he noticed that the best matcha — the kind used in tea ceremonies in Japan — had this natural sweetness, a sort of umami ...

Once a meditative Japanese ritual, matcha is now a mainstay in cafés, coolers, cocktails — and culture ...

Japan is a mesmerizing blend of ancient tradition and futuristic innovation. Whether you’re drawn to peaceful temples or ...

An American tourist on Tuesday caused significant damage to a 761-year-old temple in Japan. The unnamed suspect, described as intoxicated, forced his way inside Shoden Eigen‑in Temple through a rear ...

Japanese gardens have a unique look and are easy to implement in your space, big or small. You can add a subtle Asian twist by adding a few key features. Or you can completely re-create the look and ...

A drunk American tourist sparked outrage in Japan after damaging a 761-year-old temple that’s linked to Japan’s samurai ...

While the traditional elements of Japanese gardens—stone, water, gravel, pruned pines, and asymmetry—are rooted in ...

Tuen Mun, Kennedy Town and Tai Wai Village have seen an increase in visitors who liken them – improbably – to Japan’s Sapporo, Kamakura and Kyoto.