YAWATA, Kyoto Prefecture--Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine here is a government-designated national treasure, but it is also home to a relatively unknown monument dedicated to Thomas Edison (1847-1931).

Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...

KYOTO--A ceremonial event to mark the New Year featured women in gorgeous Heian Period (794-1185) court attire giving a ...

Players in colorful costumes have staged an ancient ball-kicking game called "kemari" as part of a New Year ritual at a Shinto shrine in Kyoto.

Today we are doing 24 hours of hidden gems in Kyoto Japan. From secret shrines and mountain hikes, to bars, restaurants, and ...

Few countries mix the old and new like Japan, and nowhere is this clearer than Kyoto. The country’s ancient capital is a ...