The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...

Matteo Bruno and his colleagues at the Sony Computer Science Laboratories in Rome calculated the walkability of more than ...

A Land of Temples and Tranquility Kyoto stands as a beacon for solo travelers drawn to its rich history and serene landscapes ...

Easter is a great time for a holiday. Not only is the weather finally warming up but you can maximise your annual leave for ...

All you need to know about our experience at the 52-room Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto designed by Kengo Kuma.

Kyoto has long been feeling the strain of overtourism, which not only places a burden on tourist sites but local residents, ...

Kyoto showcases the excellence of Japanese culture. Here is our pick of the best Airbnbs in Kyoto to see the cherry blossom.

This city has deployed security guards to prevent "congestion" on a steep street full of tourists taking photos.

Funami-zaka is a steep slope in the harbour city of Otaru in Northern Japan. It’s famed for being featured in the 1995 ...

A small town in Japan has taken drastic measures and hired a team of security guards to manage hordes of inconsiderate tourists. Otaru, a small port town on Hokkaido island has been inundated by ...

Every winter Mount Rokko adds a snow park to its many leisure facilities. A short train ride and cable car from downtown Kobe ...