Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest ...

Watch ‘sacred’ deer bow for a treat 'An image of a world occupied by deer' Nara, a small city and former Japanese capital south of Kyoto, is heaving with sika deer and has been for centuries.

Nara is around 45km (28 miles) south of Kyoto, and was once the capital of Japan. It remains popular with tourists. Under Japanese law, any person who has damaged an object of "important cultural ...

“Nara's maiko should become as famous as Kyoto's,” she insisted. Kikuno's latest apprentice is Kikunami, who joined Kikue and Kikumame in the spring of last year. The new recruit has a ...

The perfect holidays for anyone inspired by the new David Attenborough series - From Bengal tigers to snub-nosed monkeys, ...

According to a recent Visa survey, Japan tops the list of Singaporeans' favourite travel destination for 2024. Duh! In fact, ...

It may not be as well-known as Kyoto but Kizugawa is also home to loads of historical temples and sites, including six ...

The Fushimi Inari Shrine is free to visit and open daily from sunrise to sunset and is easily accessible via JR Inari Station on the JR Nara subway line (two stops south of Kyoto Station).

Discover the rich culinary traditions and cultural experiences of Japan’s Kansai region. From Osaka’s Michelin-starred dining ...