For 16 generations, master gardeners in this one family have dedicated their lives to preserving one of the nation's most cherished – and highly sought-out – symbols.

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

“It looks like it will die,” Nishibori said of the cherry tree, “but it’s not going to die. The next spring, there will be ...

The former imperial capital is both the symbol of Japan's temples and geishas and of globalized overtourism. And yet, blocks ...

Machiya are traditional wooden townhouses with layouts that allow residents to carry out both daily life and business in the ...

Dior staged a poetic show at Kyoto’s UNESCO-listed Toji Temple for Fall 2025, drawing on its longstanding connection to local ...

Kyoto is renowned for its unique geisha culture, and no visit to this vibrant city is complete without a visit to a ...