Japan recently opened its borders for tourists without a visa, which means if you’ve had a trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, or just Japan in general on your bucket list, now is the time to start planning.

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When it comes to Kibune restaurants, you have to try the 'kawadoko', or riverside restaurants. These are a well-known summer tradition of Kyoto, along with the 'noryoka,' or outdoor terraces, on the ...

He releases the noodles into a stream of water that is flowing down a 1.5m-long bamboo chute. We three are seated at the opposite end, and, as the noodles slide swiftly toward us, we plunge our ...

During my graduation trip last summer, I had the good fortune of trying some of the most phenomenal food places in Kyoto. Through my experiences dining in these restaurants, I discovered that eating ...

I am wilting like an over-watered plant in Kyoto’s steamy summer. The lush gardens, gleaming shrines and narrow, cobbled streets are charming, but the heat and humidity make me feel like I’m ...