Kyoto
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Travel SpotsKyoto: Studio Park to Be Fully Renovated
KYOTO — The Toei Kyoto Studio Park in Kyoto, a theme park where visitors can watch the filming of sa...
December 9, 2023
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Travel SpotsAutumn in Full Swing in Kyoto
The trees in Kyoto are now turning deeper shades of red and yellow day by day, though they were slow...
November 30, 2023
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Japan In FocusKyoto: English Poem Recited for 1st Time in Ancient Noble Event in Kyoto
KYOTO — An ancient poem-making event was held on Culture Day, Nov. 3, in Kitano Tenmangu shrine in K...
November 23, 2023
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Travel SpotsKyoto Train Offers Passengers Journey Wrapped in Autumn Colors via Maple Tree Tunnel
KYOTO — A Kyoto railway line section, dubbed Maple Tree Tunnel, has begun its illumination event tha...
November 5, 2023
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Travel SpotsWorld of Super Mario Appears in Kyoto
KYOTO — “Super Mario” characters are now appearing in the center of Kyoto. Graphics depicting the w...
October 21, 2023
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Japan In FocusKyoto: New Arts Campus Brings Vitality to Station Area
KYOTO — Kyoto City University of Arts was relocated to the northeastern side of JR Kyoto Station fro...
October 14, 2023
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Travel SpotsKyoto: New Maiko Preparing to Make Dance Debut at Gion Odori
KYOTO — Gion Odori, a famous seasonal event in Kyoto, will be held from Nov. 1 to 10 in the Gion Hig...
October 7, 2023
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Travel SpotsKyoto Taxi Takes Passengers to Spooky Sites in Old Capital
KYOTO — A taxi tour that goes around spooky places in Kyoto has been entertaining clients since 2018...
September 9, 2023
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Travel SpotsSoutheast Asian Hotels Flock to Kyoto, Osaka as Economic Growth, Weak Yen Bring Back Tourists
KYOTO — Hotels run by Southeast Asian companies are opening one after another in Kyoto and Osaka as ...
September 6, 2023
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Travel SpotsKyoto: Ancient Temple’s Meditation Space Attracts Japanese, Foreigners Alike
KYOTO — Tofukuji Temple in Kyoto features a large Zen meditation space that spans about 200 square m...
August 12, 2023
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Japan In FocusKyoto: International Students Model Ancient Japanese Clothing Designs
KYOTO — International students recently modeled glamorous clothing styles from sixth- to eighth-cent...
August 5, 2023
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Travel SpotsGeiko, Maiko Entertain Guests at Beer Garden in Kyoto
KYOTO — Geiko and maiko from Kamishichiken, one of Kyoto’s five entertainment districts, are serving...
July 22, 2023
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Japan In FocusKyoto: Zen Buddhism Training Hall Short of Resident Students
NAGAOKAKYO, Kyoto — A training hall for Zen Buddhism in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture, which accepts ...
July 1, 2023
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"Kyoto" Popular Articles
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Kyoto: Should Dark History of Brothels Be Passed On
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‘Photo Time’ for Noh, Kabuki Audiences Spreading in Kansai Region; Traditional Arts Working to Draw in Audiences
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Earthquake Measuring Magnitude 4.3 Hits Kyoto Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected (Update 1)
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Anselm Kiefer Solo Exhibition Held in Kyoto’s Nijo Castle; Post-WWII German Master Presents ‘Solaris’
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Green maple leaves charm visitors to Tofukuji temple in Kyoto