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

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

KYOTO—The garden of a centuries-old temple here is now open to the public for the brief blooming period of an iconic flower, serving as a reminder of the Buddhist philosophy that all things must ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

A vivid exploration of Japanese influence on Polish culture shows how Zen principles, Noh and Kabuki stagecraft, and even ...

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 ...

Time and again, the white hand towel appeared. No ordinary washcloth, this version was chilled, coiled and gracefully arrayed ...

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 ...

"Beloved in Japan for its graceful, star-shaped white flowers and delicate fragrance, the orchid symbolises purity, elegance, ...