The Gion Shrine is found in the Yamashiro region of Japan. It is located immediately east of Kyoto, across the river from Nijo Palace.

The Kyoto Gion Matsuri is the annual festival of Yasaka Shrine, with a history going back about 1,100 years. It's considered one of the top three festivals in Japan, along with Tokyo’s Kanda ...

Japan is home to amazing cultural events – so plan your trip around these Japanese celebrations in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and ...

In Kyoto, the illuminated Higashiyama Hanatouro festival lights up the night, while Osaka hosts the thrilling March Sumo Tournament—an afternoon of live matches not to be missed. These events, paired ...

A massive 18-meter-long, 88-kilogram golden dragon is paraded through the air, bringing the myth to life. (Photo credit: Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce) Tokyo’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade has become ...

About BTB Therapeutics, Inc. BTB Therapeutics, Inc., a Delaware C-corp., was established as BTB Therapeutics Co., Ltd. in Kyoto, Japan in June 2020 based on the drug discovery programs of ...

On Feb. 23, the Japanese Student Association (JSA) hosted its highly anticipated annual festival Matsuri, bringing a taste of Japanese summer traditions to Pittsburgh. This event, held in the Rangos ...

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Feature Image: The exterior of the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto.* The building is the entrance area of Gion-Kobu Kaburenjo. Originally from the UK, Jess now lives, works and writes in Japan. Compulsively ...

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Kyoto isn’t the hidden gem it once was. When I first created this itinerary back in 2016, most of the city felt like a ...

In this guide, I’ll share a handful of less-touristy activities that allow you to see a different side of Kyoto—one that goes ...