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159-year old Kyoto confectionary shop releases new Pokémon summer sweets line
Traditional Kyoto sweets meet the Pokémon elite in these treats to beat the heat. Wagashi, traditional Japanese-style confectionaries, are usually consumed with tea and are pleasing not only to the...
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Kyoto luxury just off the beaten path at Maruyama Park’s Chourakukan【Photos】
Beautiful architecture and so, so much delicious food with just a quick detour from the standard tourist itinerary. Kyoto’s Maruyama Park sits to the east of the Gion geisha district and north of...
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Kyoto experiencing problems with foreign tourists not paying for bus fares,...
Transportation bureau wants to collect full fares while still making the ride pleasant for all passengers. As Kyoto’s inbound foreign tourist numbers continue to grow, there’s been a lot of talk about...
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Kyoto’s Tofukuji temple opens secret area above Sanmon Gate to the public
This section of the gate is usually off-limits to tourists, but you can now view its hidden gems. While most foreign visitors to Kyoto will have famous sites like Kinkakuji’s Golden Pavilion on their...
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Kyoto Tower mascot termination reveals dark side behind cute Japanese characters
Sayonara, Tawawa-chan. It’s a shame you got caught in the cross hairs. Japan is famous for its cute and cuddly mascots, who add charm to everything from companies to regions and tourist attractions....
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Cheap capsule hotel in Kyoto is open to everyone, comes with free...
We find out if Anshin Oyado lives up to the great reviews. If you’re looking to stay at a cheap capsule hotel in Kyoto, Anshin Oyado is a chain that will likely pop up in your searches. With five...
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Kyoto Station breakfast cafe is a hidden gem that tourists are yet to discover
Colorado Cafe serves up its famous morning meal in a ramen bowl. With many cafes opening late in the morning, it can be hard to find a good place for breakfast in Japan. However, there are some hidden...
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First-look video of new Nintendo Museum shows off giant controllers fans can...
Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto gives up a sneak peek at the Kyoto video game museum that’s set to open before the end of the year. It’s gotten to the point that whenever Nintendo has a new Nintendo...
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Gyoza no Ohsho president’s murder trial mulling not letting average citizens...
Yes, that’s a thing they do in Japan. Back in 2013, Takayuki Daito, the president of the major Chinese restaurant chain Gyoza no Ohsho, was mysteriously gunned down in front of their corporate...
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Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival...
Japan’s supernatural world springs to life in a special Hyakki Yagyo event you won’t want to miss. Many traditional festivals take place in Japan’s ancient former capital city of Kyoto, but for a lot...
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Site of Japan’s most famous samurai murder is now a Kyoto karaoke joint
Belt one out for Ryoma. A big part of what makes Kyoto feel like such a magical place is the proximity of its modern-day and historical aspects. You might step out of a subway station and find...
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Kyoto’s famous Chinese dish karashi soba can now be found in Lawson
Restaurant quality food from a convenience store. Kyoto is home to many famous foods, such as yatsuhashi, a traditional Japanese sweet, and restaurants, like the omurice eatery Kichi Kichi. However,...
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Pikachu/Game Boy manhole cover installed at Nintendo Museum, not viewable by...
The newest Pokémon manhole cover is also the first to feature the classic Nintendo hardware, but not everyone will get to see it. Nintendo recently gave its first preview of what’ll be waiting for...
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Kyoto’s breathtaking, mouthwatering matcha parfait bars get new autumn-only...
The colors and tastes of fall arrive at 92-year-old tea merchant Itohkyuemon. With matcha having secured a permanent place in the pantheon of desert flavors in Japan, the line between tea merchant and...
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Kyoto temple suffering from littering tourists claiming not to understand...
400-year-old temple is dealing with new problems including unauthorized photo shoots. As Japan continues to see record numbers of inbound foreign travelers, the concept of overtourism has become a hot...
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Shining a light on a magical summer moment in Kyoto after dark
In a city with endless appeal, we found something just as enchanting as traditional culture or ancient structures. At long last, Tokyo’s relentless heat of the past few months is beginning to lessen...
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Kyoto company developing autofocus glasses for sufferers of presbyopia and...
Let your glasses focus your eyes so you can focus on the important things in life. I’ve been a sufferer of nearsightedness for most of my life and am now getting to that age where whenever I have to...
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This non-sweet matcha treat is one of our new favorite Kyoto snack...
Umami no Mi Gyokuro is waiting right outside the Shinkansen gate at Kyoto Station. Half the fun of traveling in Japan is trying out special local foods, and half the fun of local foods is local...
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How to make Kyoto’s most famous dessert, nama yatsuhashi, with your microwave
A surprisingly simple way to give your taste buds a trip to Kyoto whenever you want to. A trip to Kyoto will leave you with life-long memories of the city’s tranquil gardens, historic architecture,...
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Kyoto losing its luster as a school trip destination as tourist crowds...
Report says schools are looking at alternatives to the traditional top school trip destination. When asked why he’d stopped dining at a restaurant he used to frequent, Yogi Berra famously answered...
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