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There has been a series of incidents in which pillars, gates and other property at six locations including temples and shrines across Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Okinawa prefectures in Japan have been ...

KYOTO, Japan — Rocks to the left of us, rocks to the right. With the Hozu River rushing in between, our oarsman swung the boat hard, threading the boulders as water splashed overboard — and on to my ...

It’s officially cherry blossom season, which means one thing — the time is now to book that trip to Kyoto. Rich in both history and culture, imperial Kyoto can feel like a visit to another era — at ...

Travelers wanting to see the ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto will soon need to increase their budget as the historic ...

Many travel itineraries are packed with beaches, museums, and landmarks. However, when I visit a new country in Asia, I'm on the hunt for temples and shrines. Before my first international trip to ...

Visitors are lured to Kyoto by its rich history as the ancient capital of Japan, but nature lovers come here for the hiking trails – both well-trodden and off-the-beaten-path – that snake across Kyoto ...

Kyoto's storied Buddhist temples, impressive museums, architectural treasures and elaborate gardens are often overshadowed by Tokyo's sprawling skyscrapers, buzzing city streets and legendary sites, ...