As the capital, Kyoto attracted craftsmen with outstanding artistry from around Japan. They made quality implements and furnishings, and the craft developed a distinct Kyoto refinement that became ...

A close-up look at one of Japan's largest and most popular festivals, the Gion Matsuri. Experience a 1000 year old three-night-long event filled with traditional Japanese cuisine, music, folklore and ...

The dignified crests adorning various items from Noren curtains to temple roofs are a common sight in Kyoto. These symbols of families and organizations originated over 1,000 years ago. Once the ...

Kyoto confections are wagashi, or traditional confections, infused with Kyoto's charm and influenced by the tea ceremony. With beautiful designs and names that subtly reflect the seasons, tea ...

The Agency for Cultural Affairs moved to Kyoto this week in the first full-scale relocation of a central government ministry or agency to a region outside of Tokyo. The administration of former Prime ...

Get a close-up look at one of Japan's largest and most popular festivals. The Gion Matsuri is a three-night-long event filled with traditional Japanese cuisine, music, folklore, and spiritual rituals, ...

Arashiyama -- one of Japan's most scenic spots -- and famous temples are located in Sagano. Its lush nature and seasonal beauty enchanted the court nobility who made it their retreat a millennium ago, ...