Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto ...

Explore the outer regions of the Greater Tokyo area, where you can trade skyscrapers for stunning natural landscapes and ...

Craft your Japan itinerary with our comprehensive comparison between the bustling energy of Tokyo vs the timeless charm of ...

Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese electric motor maker Nidec posted a 5% rise in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday to 54.5 ...

KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 ...

Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, ...

Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike accommodation taxes as Japan's ancient capital and the tourist hub seeks to ...

TOKYO >> PayPay Corp., which develops electronic payment services, has launched a service that allows visitors to shrines and ...