Travelers wanting to see the ancient temples and shrines in Kyoto will soon need to increase their budget as the historic city announced a 900% hike on its tourist tax earlier this month. This will ...

Kyoto is famous for its shrines, geisha district and other culturally significant areas. But in recent years it has been ...

The famous tourist attraction 'Arashiyama Bamboo Forest' in Kyoto, Japan, is suffering from an influx of graffiti left by ...

Japan's ancient capital Kyoto implements massive tourism tax increases starting March 2026 to manage crowds and preserve ...

August saw the death of many notable individuals from across the cultural spectrum. These included actress Loni Anderson, astronaut James Lovell, judge James Caprio and many more. Here’s a partial ...

Aug. 8 (UPI) --Panamanian Geisha coffee made history again at the recent 2025 Best of Panama international online auction, selling for a record $30,204 per kilogram or $13,705 per pound. The winning ...

Entering Hotel Sowaka in Kyoto's famous Gion district feels like stepping onto the set of the Disney+ series "Shōgun". Guests leave their shoes – and any expectations of a typical hotel stay – at the ...

Xi’an Famous Foods is a New York destination for chili oil-spiced, hand-ripped noodles and plump dumplings, made famous by the likes of Anthony Bourdain. (“This place is unbelievable. This place is ...

As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers patrols the stone paths, collecting plastic waste that threatens the animals' ...

Point Panama offers one of the best views of the Central American capital from its impressive viewpoint. (Photo Credit: Valentín Fuentes) In addition to its strategic geographical location, Panama is ...