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An ancient solar storm left clues in tree rings and a famous poet's diary: 'Red lights in the northern sky'

A Japanese poet wrote in his diary that "red lights" appeared in the sky over Kyoto. An analysis of tree rings suggests a powerful solar storm created the sight.

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This luxury Kyoto hotel is a quiet sanctuary shaped by 800 years of history

HOTELS: The Four Seasons Kyoto is the perfect place to escape the city and relax, finds Niki Cottrell

The Independent UK

Japanese hotel makes tourists sign pledge they will never commit war crimes, Israelis furious

No crimes against humanity allowed please.

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I took my four-year-old to Japan – this is everything I learnt

From toy-train sushi to character-spotting in Tokyo, Jade Conroy discovered one of the easiest places in Asia to visit with children

The Independent UK

‘Sensitive, sexy and surreal’: Japan’s Kyotographie festival

Highlights of this year’s international photography festival in Kyoto include Linder Sterling’s exclamatory collages, a retrospective of groundbreaking Daido Moriyama and a journey though apartheid South Africa with Ernest Cole

The Guardian - UK

5 of the Coolest Coffee Shops in the World in 2026 That Will Give You Way More Design-Forward Kitchen Inspiration Than Any Showroom

From the UK and LA to Kyoto, we'd like our daily caffeine intake served within these truly outstanding interiors, thanks

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New hotels in Japan: The standout openings to book in 2026

From Kyoto heritage stays to a converted prison in Nara, Japan’s newest hotels reflect a shift towards design, identity and experience-led travel.

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Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awry

Scientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of broader climate impacts affecting agriculture and weather patterns.

The Economic Times

Charli xcx Is Cooking Up A New Album So Get Ready To Be Bumpin’ That All Over Again

Charli xcx’s team has confirmed she’s in Kyoto filming a movie and finishing her eighth studio album, keeping the Brat momentum going.

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Japan tourism is booming as travellers look beyond Tokyo and Kyoto

Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring natural and cultural sites to the fore.

Euronews

Japan’s New Visa Rules: What Remote Workers Should Expect

Japan has officially joined the global race to attract remote workers, and couples across the U.S. are taking notice. With its new digital nomad visa, Japan is opening the door to longer stays, better work flexibility, and a lifestyle many remote workers have only dreamed about. For DINK couples who…

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Japan tests AI robot monk ‘Buddharoid’ to guide Buddhist faithful

An AI powered robot monk called Buddharoid debuts in a Kyoto temple, answering personal questions and raising new questions about faith and technology.

Euronews

This underrated Japanese city is perfect for escaping overtourism

Delectable marbled beef dishes, hot springs and sake – but minus the crowds. This port city is Japan’s best-kept secret, says Venus Wong

The Independent UK

Milly Alcock and Norman Reedus join Charli XCX’s Takashi Miike film

Milly Alcock and Norman Reedus have joined the cast of Charli XCX’s Takashi Miike film, currently known only as Untitled Kyoto Project.

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101 Hilarious Cases Showing Japan Getting Completely Lost While Translating To English

You’re walking down a quiet street in Japan, surrounded by glowing signs and unfamiliar symbols, when one sentence in English suddenly stops you in your tracks. It almost makes sense, yet somehow says everything wrong. These moments are oddly charming and impossible to forget. While translation is meant to connect…

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Hundreds join annual year-end clean at Kyoto's major Buddhist temples

Hundreds joined the annual year-end clean at Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji and Nishi-Honganji temples, a 500-year-old tradition to prepare for the New Year.

The Independent UK

Japan offers free domestic flights for British tourists

The scheme aims to ease overtourism in popular destinations such as Tokyo and Kyoto

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This Japanese airline is offering free domestic flights for UK and European travellers

Amid rising overtourism in popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan has introduced a new way of encouraging travel to lesser-visited areas.

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The Independent UK

Banyan Tree, Kyoto, hotel review

HOTELS: Seeking a nature break not too far from bustling Kyoto, Tamara Davison checks in to Bayan Tree for hot spring dips and morning yoga classes

The Independent UK

Kyoto trip costs set to rise with 2026 tourist tax hike

An influx of tourists to the Japanese city has caused authorities to increase overnight accommodation taxes

Euronews

Japan smashes visitor records amid overtourism cries. Will its new tourist tax calm the surge?

Marie Claire

You Have 27 Days Left to Shop Le Labo’s New City Exclusive Scent, Before It Goes Back to Kyoto Forever

An ode to one of Japan's most alluring and oldest municipalities

Euronews

Travel by train in Japan to the most impressive fireworks festivals in the world

One festival features the largest firework in the world, known as the ‘Yonshakudama’

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Heat records fall as Japan and South Korea swelter

Fears for August as Kyoto reaches 40C and Seoul has 22 nights above 25C, while eastern Australia enjoys snow

International Business Times

Japan Sees New Record High Temperature Of 41.2C

Japan sweltered in a new record temperature of 41.2C on Wednesday, with the mercury also hitting 40C in the ancient capital of Kyoto for the first time since observations began.

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