Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could ...

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Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce ...

The immersive exhibition debuted last year in Shanghai, and will include a special focus on Japan when it opens on March 29.

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