The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it will open a luxury hotel under the same name in Kyoto in spring 2026 by renovating a historic landmark in the ancient city's Gion traditional ...

KYOTO -- Audiences were treated to a final rehearsal for the annual month-long "Miyako Odori" dance performance by geisha and "maiko" apprentices in this west Japan city on March 31. The "ozarae ...

The operator of the Imperial Hotel chain announced it has named its luxury hotel opening in spring 2026 in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward in a renovated historic landmark as the Imperial Hotel ...

Its amazingly beautiful matcha parfaits are a menu highlight at its chain of Kyoto cafes, and with spring here, it’s time for Itohkyuemon to roll out this year’s Sakura Matcha Parfait. Believe it or ...