Kyoto preparing to help foreign tourists during natural disasters

KYOTO--In the event of a major disaster, the ancient capital is taking action to ensure the smooth distribution of emergency ...

Average price of Kyoto ‘tencha’ jumps at season's opening auction

The average price at the season’s first auction for “tencha,” shade-grown leaves used to make Uji matcha, hit a record high ...
NHK

Design Hunting Kyoto Prefecture "Traditional Heritage"

This time we're visiting Kyoto Prefecture. It flourished as Japan's capital for a thousand years, evolving a unique culture, and shaping many delicate traditional industries. Kyoto is the foundation ...
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Kyoto Pref. tourists hit record 75M in 2023, surpassing pre-COVID level

Foreign tourists are seen in the Ninenzaka area in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward on April 20, 2023. (Mainichi/Kazuki Yamazaki) KYOTO -- Kyoto Prefecture saw a record 75.18 million tourists in 2023, up 13% ...
Travel + Leisure

Kyoto's Newest Hotel Has Ryokan-style Rooms, Private Onsens, and Its Own Bamboo Forest — Here's What It's Like to Stay

As Japan continues to be a popular destination for travelers, Kyoto's appeal grows as well: In 2023, the Kyoto Prefecture welcomed a record 75.18 million visitors, surpassing its pre-pandemic 2019 ...
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City in Kyoto Pref. calls for probe into Japan-US military drill held without prior notice

The U.S. Military's Kyogamisaki Communications Site is pictured in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, on Dec. 13, 2024. The building in the left background houses an X-band radar. (Mainichi/Toshio Shioda) ...