Nintendo to open museum in Kyoto on Oct. 2
Nintendo said Tuesday it will open its much-awaited first museum on Oct. 2 featuring vintage video games and an interactive shoot-em-up with Super Mario characters. The museum in Uji, Kyoto …
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Panasonic Lumix S9 Initial Review: Small, Pretty, and Confusing
One of my favorite cameras of all time was the Panasonic GM5. With its interchangeable lenses and ultra-compact design, I could truly take it anywhere and still have full manual …
Japan’s government issues ‘rules of life’ to help foreigners fit in
Japan recently introduced a Digital Nomad Visa that allows foreigners from 49 countries to live in the country for six months. But before they pack their bags, they may want …
Minka Summit returns for third year of home design, talks and more
In the mountainous heart of Kyoto Prefecture, the Minka Summit 2024 sets the stage for an ambitious exploration of Japan’s architectural past with a keen eye on future sustainability. Held …
Tokyo Wants to Stop ‘Paparazzi’ Tourists Taking Photos of Geishas
The city of Tokyo wants to stop tourists taking photos of Geishas — with tensions over the issue reaching boiling point. Geisha, who are women who perform Japanese traditional arts …
How much does ‘shoulder season’ travel save? We crunched the numbers
Nearly one in five Americans said they plan to travel less in 2024, with most citing costs as the reason , according to Intrepid Travel’s 2024 Outlook Survey. But many …
Man sentenced to death for attack in Japan that killed 36
By Mari Yamaguchi | Associated Press TOKYO — A Japanese court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty of murder and other crimes Thursday for carrying out an …
5 new shops for tea, coffee and meditation
Kyoto’s flat geography makes long strolls easy. And by using bustling Shijo Street — also known as Shijo-dori — as a main street for navigation, it was a breeze to …
What are the best hotels in the world? See the list of the top 50
The best hotel in the world is Passalacqua, an 18th century villa on the edge of Italy’s Lake Como. That’s according to the 50 Best organization, which announced the …