In Kyoto, tourists flock to the picturesque Gion district to glimpse Geisha clip-clopping along cobbled streets. It's one of the most photographed parts of the ancient capital. But now the people ...

(Mainichi/Yoko Minami) KYOTO -- At the Gion shopping district and elsewhere in this west Japan city, solar-powered "smart" garbage boxes were installed on Feb. 14, capable of automatically ...

Gion, a historic district in Kyoto, Japan, is set to bar tourists from entering its private streets from April. Residents have complained about tourists misbehaving. Gion is famed for its ...

Thousands of foreign tourists fill the city’s streets daily, many staying in local hotels while others visit as part of day trips from nearby Osaka. Gion, with its narrow alleys and picturesque ...

The Gion district is one of Kyoto’s most popular ... conserve the neighbourhood's Edo-period charm. The picturesque streets are one of the best areas to spot geisha or maiko (apprentice geisha ...

Summer nights in Kyoto come alive with an air of tradition every July as the streets fill with snack carts, cultural performers and kimono-clad celebrants for the Gion Matsuri, also known as Gion ...