YAWATA, Kyoto Prefecture--Iwashimizu Hachimangu shrine here is a government-designated national treasure, but it is also home to a relatively unknown monument dedicated to Thomas Edison (1847-1931).

At the World Heritage site Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, there was a doll floating ... the latter in 12-layered kimono. They floated down a river a straw lid on which hina dolls were placed to ...

The Tabata specialty is leveraging different shades of indigo.

Kyoto, Japan is a captivating city steeped in tradition, history, and family-friendly entertainment. With serene temples, shrines, and beautiful streets lined with historic wooden buildings ...