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  Geisha watch kabuki in masks for annual outing

  Geiko and maiko in face masks pass the time in their sajiki box seats before the start of a kabuki s...

  December 6, 2022

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  Morning sightseers fueling rebound in Kyoto tourism

  KYOTO — Tourists keen to visit Kyoto attractions but equally keen to avoid big crowds are increasing...

  November 27, 2022

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  Kobe: Wishing for peace

  Figures are seen on the roof of Uroko House in the Kitano Ijinkan-gai district of Kobe as part of it...

  November 19, 2022

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  Tour Kyoto using eco-friendly rental bicycles

  KYOTO — In Japan and around the world, Kyoto is seen as the quintessential must-experience travel de...

  October 17, 2022

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  Kyoto: Classic steam locomotives on display at railway museum

  Classic steam locomotives went on display at Kyoto Railway Museum on Friday in an exhibition which w...

  October 16, 2022

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  Kyoto: Torii gates lit up at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine

  KYOTO — People admire the Senbon Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto. About 200 ando...

  October 4, 2022

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  Kyoto Gozan Okuribi fire event held in original form for 1st time in 3 years

  KYOTO — The Kyoto Gozan Okuribi fire event was held Tuesday night in its original form for the first...

  August 17, 2022

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  Kyoto: Learning about Buddhism through yokai, ghosts

  KYOTO — There is a prestigious temple in a popular tourist area of Kyoto City that transforms itself...

  August 13, 2022

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  Kyoto: Confusing crossroads have dangerous consequences

  KYOTO — Although Japan’s old capital Kyoto is known for streets laid out like a chessboard, you can ...

  July 16, 2022

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  Hot springs footbath with a view of Kyoto

  KYOTO — If you have ever wanted to soak your tired feet while still enjoying a view of Kyoto, one sp...

  July 9, 2022

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  Green maple leaves charm visitors to Tofukuji temple in Kyoto

  KYOTO - Every autumn, Kyoto transforms to a rich tapestry of temples and red maple leaves. But if yo...

  June 15, 2022

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  Kyoto: Commemorating tiny lives, appreciating their great blessings

  KYOTO — In the quiet precincts of a prestigious temple in Kyoto City you can find a very unusual mon...

  May 14, 2022

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  Kyoto: Online service offers spiritual sessions with monks

  KYOTO — It is true that people often want to consult with priests when they have troubles or concern...

  May 7, 2022

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  Kyoto: More water stations set up to reduce plastic waste

  KAMEOKA, Kyoto — A municipality in Kyoto Prefecture is working to reduce plastic waste — particularl...

  April 2, 2022

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  Kyoto: Stepping-stones add flair to urban river crossing

  KYOTO — The Kamo River runs about 23 kilometers from north to south in the middle of the urban area ...

  February 5, 2022

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