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Kyoto

World 6 years ago

One dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio

The blaze in the city of Kyoto appeared to have been started deliberately, police said, but there was no immediate information on a possible motive.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Kyoto mayor steps into #KimOhNo row over Kardashian line

The mayor of Japan's ancient capital Kyoto has entered into an unlikely correspondence with the queen of selfies Kim Kardashian West, asking her to reconsider naming her shapewear line "Kimono".

News 7 years ago

Kyoto University remains top of Japanese university rankings in 2019

Kyoto University was crowned the best among about 330 Japanese universities for the second straight year in this year's rankings released Wednesday by the Times Higher Education, beating the University of Tokyo.

News 7 years ago

Savoring urban peace in Japan

In Japan, I didn’t feel a necessity to escape. Work progressed with minimum talk and optimum use of dexterity and thought.

News 7 years ago

Japan unveils new traditional inn-themed train

The new Kyotrain Garaku combines modern Japanese train technology and traditional ryokan aesthetic.

News 7 years ago

Kyoto aiming to disperse crowds amid fears of 'overtourism'

The Japanese city of Kyoto, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, is aiming to attract travelers to lesser-known spots to ease "overtourism" that has increased complaints among visitors and local people.

News 7 years ago

Kyoto introduces lodging tax on tourists

Kyoto, a popular tourist destination, began levying taxes Monday on visitors staying at hotels, traditional inns and private lodgings to ease problems such as congestion and improve tourism services.

News 7 years ago

Sharp's humanoid robot to guide tourists in taxis in Kyoto

Sharp Corp.'s RoBoHon, a small humanoid robot with artificial intelligence features, will accompany tourists in taxis in Kyoto and offer sightseeing guidance in Japanese, Chinese and English from Sept. 22, the service providers said Tuesday.

Food 7 years ago

A 'Japanese tip': The origami art left by diners

Yuki Tatsumi was waiting tables at an izakaya pub in Japan's Kyoto when something on the table caught his eye -- a chopstick wrapper folded and fiddled into an abstract shape.

News 8 years ago

Kyoto sets eyes on wealthy foreign tourists

The city of Kyoto, visited by over 50 million tourists a year, is boosting efforts to attract wealthy foreign travelers by offering cultural workshops to satisfy their appetite for a deeper engagement with their destinations.

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Kyoto

One dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio

Kyoto mayor steps into #KimOhNo row over Kardashian line

Kyoto University remains top of Japanese university rankings in 2019

Savoring urban peace in Japan

Japan unveils new traditional inn-themed train

Kyoto aiming to disperse crowds amid fears of 'overtourism'

Kyoto introduces lodging tax on tourists

Sharp's humanoid robot to guide tourists in taxis in Kyoto

A 'Japanese tip': The origami art left by diners

Kyoto sets eyes on wealthy foreign tourists

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Your Opinion Matters

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