The Onomichi Lantern Festival was held in the city of Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, on the night of October 18, with about ...

Starting March 2026, visitors will pay up to ¥10,000 ($65) per night to help preserve the city’s cultural heritage. Visiting one of the most famous cities in Japan will soon cost more. Government ...

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