In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

Researchers in Kyoto have created a new pandemic response system combining surveillance, rapid diagnostics, and global pathogen tracking.

It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with the community and a fantastic way to dive into Kyoto beyond the usual tourist ...

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It's never been a better time to visit Japan, and it can be an easy trip to plan. Don't stress about dinner reservations, and ...

it’s about 30 minutes on the Hankyu Kyoto Line to reach Kyoto-kawaramachi Station. This lively area is within walking distance of historic districts like Pontocho and Gion and is packed with ...

Travellers can visit the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and also watch one of the biggest horse races in western Japan. When they’re feeling peckish, they can explore Fushimi’s eateries and taste ...

These women work in Kyoto’s geisha district (or Kagai), where they perform dances and look after customers. Gion and Pontocho ... Most roads are comfortably paved, but with all the tourists walking ...

Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy worked on the project for about nine months, researching city documents, sifting through historical accounts and maps to create an interactive searchable ...