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Kyoto’s Geiko and Maiko showcase traditional Japanese arts in Manila

I vividly recall being captivated by the world of geishas after watching Memoirs of a Geisha, a 2005 American epic period film directed by...

Japanese tourist magnet Kyoto to hike hotel taxes

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

Tourists banned from private alleys in Kyoto’s geisha district

Tokyo, Japan—Visitors will be banned from entering private alleys in Kyoto's famous geisha district, a local representative said on Thursday, as the ancient city...

Ravena less than stellar, but Lakestars still win

The Shiga Lakestars swept their weekend matches against Kyoto even with a toned-down version of Kiefer Ravena in the 2021-22 Japan B.League on Sunday....

Tokyo scraps Olympic torch relay legs in capital

The Olympic torch relay has been scrapped on Tokyo's public roads, officials announced Wednesday, as virus concerns continue to plague the Games just over...

Man arrested over deadly arson at Japanese animation studio: media

Japanese police on Wednesday formally arrested a man on suspicion of an arson attack on an animation studio in the city of Kyoto last...

Tokyo shares close lower on profit-taking

Tokyo stocks closed lower on Thursday as profit-taking erased early gains generated by the prospect of a state of emergency being lifted in western...

Vertical farming takes off in Japan

Kyoto—The nondescript building on an industrial site near Kyoto gives little hint to the productivity inside: 30,000 heads of lettuce grow here daily, under...

Vertical farming takes off in ageing Japan

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Grown from necessity – vertical farming takes off in aging Japan

By Karyn Nishimura Kyoto, Japan—The nondescript building on an industrial site near Kyoto gives little hint to the productivity inside: 30,000 heads of lettuce grow...

No to Kimono, Kim told off by mayor

The mayor of Japan’s ancient capital Kyoto has entered into an unlikely correspondence with the queen of selfies Kim Kardashian West, asking her to reconsider...

When In Japan

Nippon Daisuki! It is quite a comfort knowing that just four hours northeast of the Philippines is a country that’s so easy to fall in...
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