With the spring travel season upon us, many people are likely visiting Kyoto. So, Fashion Headline researched recommended products from buyers at JR Kyoto Isetan, located at the entrance to Kyoto ...

Spend a little time living anywhere in Japan, and you will at some point be greeted by the Japanese tradition of gift giving, otherwise known as the exchange of souvenirs or omiyage. In Japan, ...

While the weather is gradually getting chillier as many parts of the world meander into autumn, we know we’ll never be able to give up the sweetest bit of summer – ice cream. You can never be too full ...

Tatami mats, silk cushions, a Japanese garden…Starbucks’ new Kyoto coffeehouse has swapped the usual glass-and-metal facades for a renovated 100-year-old wooden Japanese townhouse. Opened on June 30 ...

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from spending a lot more time at home, it’s the importance of finding joy in small pleasures – a beautiful cup for your morning tea, or a comfy, perfectly fitting ...

For many, Innovation and startups aren’t the first things that spring to mind when they think of Kyoto. Japan’s old capital is usually associated with temples, shrines, cherry blossoms and geisha. But ...

As Japan continues to be a popular destination for travelers, Kyoto's appeal grows as well: In 2023, the Kyoto Prefecture welcomed a record 75.18 million visitors, surpassing its pre-pandemic 2019 ...