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

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentices, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, chat ...

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The popular travel destination of Kyoto in Japan is significantly raising accommodation tax in an attempt to curb overtourism ...

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

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Maria Grazia Chiuri’s next show will take place in Kyoto, to pay homage to Christian Dior's enduring love for Japanese ...

Plus: Prizes have been added in new categories including the “Co-creation categories” linked to companies involved in music.