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 ...

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 ...

As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...

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

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks ... on the way -- is famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples.

Japan has seen foreign tourist numbers ... this is not universally welcome -- in particular in tradition-steeped Kyoto, famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples.

KYOTO—Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan’s ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many ...