Visit sacred shrines and savour nature's beauty alongside matcha-flavoured delights as you explore the best things to do in ...

The best places to visit and things to do in Nara, Japan, include feeding friendly deer, exploring ancient temples, and relaxing in gardens.

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 ...

Additionally, same-day luggage delivery services between Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are available ... at SPA AMUSTAS or admire the Japanese art and book collection in the guest lounge.

Here’s a guide on things to do ... Some of the best spots to experience these vibrant landscapes include Kyoto’s temples, Nikko National Park, and Mount Fuji. Be sure to check out autumn ...

The Holocaust Torah is on what the Memorial Scrolls Trust calls a "permanent loan." That means it will remain at Temple Or ...

Eventually, the temple’s reluctance turned into an invitation to stay. Arriving in the depths of winter was like a fairy tale, says Eddy, who has captured the experience in her book Elysian ...

People from Indonesia gather at Masjid Istiqlal Osaka, a mosque in Osaka's Nishinari Ward, to see a performance by children on July 13, 2024. (Mainichi/Kana Takagi) OSAKA -- Osaka has taken the ...

TOKYO – The Japanese city of Osaka on Jan 27 imposed a smoking ban on public streets as part of efforts to become more visitor-friendly ahead of the 2025 World Expo. Around 160 countries and ...

Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from April to October, with representatives from 158 countries and regions participating in talks, demonstrations and exhibitions. The ban on public ...

By Marjoleine Kars A new book by the journalist Katherine Stewart finds a far-right movement seething in resentment, suspicious of reason and determined to dominate at all costs. Paul Fussell’s ...