Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of ...

The city plans to use the additional revenue from the tax in areas such as improving infrastructure and repairing cultural ...

Filmmaker and writer, Tahira Kashyap, revealed she learned compassion, cleanliness, mutual respect and calmness from her ...

Many first-time visitors head to the former capital, but try peaceful Yamaguchi for seasonal cherry blossom, temples and tea ...

The Kyoto city assembly approved Tuesday sharply raising the lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other ...

A newly released Japanese government report warns that a long-feared massive earthquake in the nation’s Nankai Trough could ...

The amount will be the highest among areas using a flat-rate tax system across the country, according to the internal affairs ...

Also known as a "departure tax", this tax was introduced in 2019. It is automatically included in travel fares and applies to all individuals leaving Japan by air or sea, including both foreign ...

Kyoto hotel tax is set to rise tenfold by 2026, with luxury stays facing steep increases as the city aims to manage its ...

April in Kansai bursts with color and excitement. Alongside cherry blossom festivals and seasonal traditions, you'll also ...