Toyokazu Kosugi, secretary-general of the Kansai Headquarters of the All-Japan Association ... “geiko” (geisha) and maiko, and to protect their economic benefits and value in Kyoto’s ...

Garbage dropped by tourists can pose a serious risk to Nara's famous deer, but a new group is cleaning up the town.

Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some locals are worried about preserving their way of life – though others view ...