KYOTO--Geisha scattered roasted soybeans to exorcise “evil spirits” and bring good fortune in the year ahead during a ...

Toyokazu Kosugi, secretary-general of the Kansai Headquarters of the All-Japan Association ... “geiko” (geisha) and maiko, and to protect their economic benefits and value in Kyoto’s ...

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Kyoto, Japan — Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday ... famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples. For rooms in Kyoto priced at 20,000-50,000 yen ($127-317) per night ...

Tradition-steeped Kyoto is famed for its kimono-clad geisha and Buddhist temples. Photo: AFP Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to ...

KYOTO—Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan’s ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many ...

Japan has seen foreign tourist numbers ... this is not universally welcome — in particular in tradition-steeped Kyoto, famed for its kimono-clad geisha performers and Buddhist temples.