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 ...
As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...
With reports swirling of harassed geisha, parking-spot punch-ons and tourist litter killing sacred deer, it’s no wonder some locals are worried about preserving their way of life – though others view ...
The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Garbage dropped by tourists can pose a serious risk to Nara's famous deer, but a new group is cleaning up the town.
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 ...
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.