Court verdict reached on Kyoto schoolgirl who sued bullies for causing her...
Plaintiff sought damages of 90 million yen (US$863,433) from her tormentors and the school itself. Those who suffer bullying at school can often feel that the ramifications last long after graduation....
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Pairing Japanese whisky with Famichiki at Kyoto’s new convenience store bar
Family Mart bar is the city’s newest must-visit location. As you probably know, we’re big fans of Japanese convenience stores. Where else can you pick up cherry blossom cakes, eat chicken nuggets so...
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English mistake makes Kyoto the enemy of the world
Look out — Japan’s old capital appears to be rising again, with an army of koi fish behind it. We’ve seen a lot of Engrish on display in Japan over the years, with big companies like Pizza Hut and...
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Kyoto sightseeing live stream for Chinese viewers becomes controversial,...
Does Kyoto actually need to advertise to future travelers? With coronavirus still a threat around the world, tourism in Japan is at an all-time low. One of the hardest hit cities is Kyoto, which...
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Japanese temple puts up three messages of wisdom the Internet should take to...
The monks know us better than we do. Sometimes temples can be more than just pretty places to visit and pray. They can be a place to have delicious breakfast or the best spot to grab good bubble tea...
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Kyoto man arrested for opening packs of Demon Slayer key chains until finding...
But who’s the real demon here? As the Demon Slayer juggernaut continues full steam like the infinity train its smash hit film is named after, fans are having a hard time keeping up with the flood of...
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Kyoto’s Fire Ramen restaurant expands overseas with first location outside Japan
Menbaka Ichidai serves up its fiery ramen abroad for the first time ever. Any guidebook to Kyoto will suggest you visit the city’s historic temples and beautiful shrines, but when it comes to eating...
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Japanese department store officially apologizes for English poster calling...
Takashimaya still seems a little fuzzy on correct English, though. 2020 has beset humanity with one crisis after another, and last month it seemed like we’d finally found the root of the problem. No,...
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Kyoto’s Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion finishes restoration, looks more beautiful...
It’s not just gold that’s shining right now at one of Japan’s most beautiful historical sites. As the historical and cultural capital of Japan, Kyoto boasts more sightseeing attractions than arguably...
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When Kyoto snow falls, this mountain shrine becomes one of the most beautiful...
Grab your coat, because winter is an amazing time to see Kyoto’s Kifune Shrine. While Kyoto prides itself on its atmosphere of calm tranquility, the city has some of the most extreme weather in Japan....
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Japanese shrine may have created the most Kyoto-like “wear a mask” reminder ever
Fushimi Inari-taisha did all sorts of things to keep visitors safe this New Year’s, and one may be steeped in the local culture’s velvety harshness. Japan’s recent coronavirus infection spike has come...
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Company PET partners with Kyoto temple to offer genuine funeral services for...
New collaboration services honor your departed pets as full members of the family while also granting you and your remaining family some closure. Kyoto-based company PET began offering pet funeral...
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Kyoto’s Kamogawa River turned blood-red, and no one knows why【Video】
Portion of famous waterway mysteriously takes on an ominous hue. Like a lot of cities of historical significance, Kyoto is situated next to a river. The Kamogawa River runs along the east side of...
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We tried making traditional Japanese sweets at home then had some fun with...
A long-established Kyoto confectionery shop is selling these do-it-yourself kits with simple video instructions. Our sweets-loving Japanese language correspondent K. Masami couldn’t wait to try her...
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Resi Stay Nishiki hotel in Kyoto adds a special Maiko Hello Kitty room for...
The room is fully kitted out with unique kimono-clad Kitty art. What makes Kyoto so appealing to tourists both within and outside the rest of Japan? Some say it’s the sense of culture, as Kyoto is...
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Disney collaborates with traditional Kyoto designers for exhibition...
Ever wanted to rock Disney and traditional Japanese style at the same time? Now you can. We’ve seen traditional Japanese twists on Disney characters before, but not quite like this. From February 16...
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We eat Japan’s oldest sweet, available at only one store in all of Japan
Edo period confectionery store learnt the secret recipe from a monk on a mountain in Kyoto. Japan is known for its traditional sweets, covering everything from hand-moulded wagashi through to dango,...
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Japanese monks want to create new temple…in space!
A Kyoto expansion 1,100 years in the making. In a lot of ways, Kyoto’s Daigoji is a quintessential Japanese temple. Located in the city’s Fushimi ward, it was founded in 874 and features such...
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Kyoto slammed for manga telling people not to talk at restaurants
Four-panel manga fires up the Internet. Ever since the pandemic began, Japan has been targeting restaurants as one of the primary risk spots for infection, with the main reason being that people...
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Living the hotel life across Japan – Monthly plan lets you jump between 35...
Want to hop between Tokyo, Kyoto, and everywhere else between Hokkaido and Kumamoto? This is the plan for you. Recently, we’ve seen a number of hotels in Japan start offering long-term stay packages,...
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