Travel+Leisure has a wonderful article on how to make the most of your trip to Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto, the pulsing heart of ...

For the off-season travel crowd, fewer crowds means more affordable prices for flights and accommodations. As the weather ...

We’ll start by immersing ourselves in Kyoto’s historic district, where ancient temples and shrines stand in serene harmony with the modern world. From the iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion ...

Kinkakuji, one of Kyoto's most famous Zen temples ... I reread the novel "Kinkakuji" (The Temple of the Golden Pavilion) by Yukio Mishima (1925-1970). The author's take is that the young monk ...

Many suggested combining a stop here with a visit to the Golden Pavilion since the two sit within walking distance of each other. Though it is not the most popular temple in Kyoto, Ryoanji still ...

Osaka is a hard-working, progressive, fun-loving city whose shopping, dining and street life provides a heady counterpoint to ...

Discover the unique charm of cities in Japan. From quirky vending machines to animal cafes, explore the fascinating ...

The charms of a pastoral fancy have long been indisputable – whether it's Wedgwood china festooned with sugar-pink roses, or huge sprays of peonies and hydrangeas painted on de Gournay walls ...