Nestled within the vibrant Takashimaya Shopping Centre in Ngee Ann City, Hazuki (晴月) stands as a Japanese culinary gem helmed by classically-trained Kyoto chef Kenta Yamauchi, formerly of ...

Opened in 2024 within the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo theatre, this museum offers a rare glimpse into the world of geiko (geisha of Kyoto) and maiko (apprentice geiko). On display are exquisite kimono ...

This ramen restaurant is located in a narrow alleyway next to the Omo5 Kyoto Gion hotel. Upon entering, the Prussian blue bottles and glasses placed on the counter catch the eye as they're ...

(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 ...

KYOTO--Under the blaze of the scorching sun, 23 elaborately decorated floats paraded through downtown streets here on July 17 in a climax of the Gion Festival. The Naginatahoko float led the ...