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James Higginbotham case: Missing Auburn student found in Japan; full timeline

James "Weston" Higginbotham, who went missing in Japan, in an unidentified location, in this still image obtained from social media released on June 3, 2026. (Nancy Higginbotham via Facebook/via REUTERS)

Published 55 days ago

These 7 escapes promise chilly mornings, landscapes, and a break from heat

Coolcation destinationa to escape India's heat.

Published 76 days ago

A little bit of Japan in the lives of Indians

For Indians, Japan is a unique country to visit. Almost unknowingly, we have prepared all our lives for that Japan trip. (Shutterstock)

Published 118 days ago

Japan Is Overrun With Tourists. This City Wants More.

Nagoya officials say they’d happily welcome more visitors, though they admit that putting the city out there isn’t something that comes easily to its reserved inhabitants.

Published 269 days ago

Japan tops Global Travel Rankings 2025: The ultimate winter travel guide

You can check the 'Japlanning' off your list for hotspots Tokyo and Kyoto!

Updated 268 days ago

Top 5 dreamy spots that you must add to your 2025 cherry blossom bucket list

Time it right or miss the magic: Your peak bloom guide to 2025’s cherry blossom destinations.

Updated 470 days ago

Sonam Kapoor stuns as true piece of art at Dior Fall Show 2025 in Kyoto: Pics

Sonam Kapoor dazzles in cherry blossom-inspired look at Dior Pre-Fall 2025 show.

Published 472 days ago

Ramen shop owner offers cash reward to track down men who left 1-star review

The restaurant shared an Instagram Story, offering a reward of ¥100,000 per customer to anyone who could help identify them.

Published 522 days ago

Mount Fuji hikes and Kyoto nights: Japan’s new rules for tourists explained

Tourists walk through the streets by Yasaka Pagoda (behind) during a visit to the city of Kyoto.

Updated 563 days ago

Japanese cities got $45 million selling metals taken from cremated remains

The city of Kyoto earned the most in 2023. 303 million yen. This was followed by Yokohama at 233 million yen, and Nagoya at 225 million yen.

Published 670 days ago

Inspired by Disha Patani's Kyoto holiday? Top serene places in Kyoto

Disha Patani completed her vacation in Kyoto with Kimono, an ethnic Japanese outfit.

Published 682 days ago

Unique bucket list ideas beyond the Mona Lisa and Everest

Instead of ticking off popular bucket list items, focus on meaningful travel experiences that enrich and change you.

Published 710 days ago

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks famous view of Mount Fuji with a barrier

A person takes pictures of Mount Fuji from across the street of a Lawson convenience store, hours before the installation of a barrier to block the sight of Japan's Mount Fuji to deter badly behaved tourists.

Updated 801 days ago

Japan town to block Mount Fuji view from troublesome tourists

It is the latest direct action in Japan against over-tourism after residents of Kyoto's geisha district banned visitors from small private alleys this year. (Reuters)

Published 826 days ago

Japan records best-ever monthly visitors in major boost for tourism

Tourism to Japan has been booming since pandemic-era border restrictions were lifted and the government has been working hard to boost visitor numbers.

Published 835 days ago

Kyoto takes action against over-tourism: Gion private alleys closed to tourists

People walk along a street in Gion area, Kyoto, western Japan. Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, long a popular destination for tourists, will be closing off some private-property alleys in its famous geisha district, as complaints grow about misbehaving visitors.

Published 874 days ago

Geisha district in Kyoto enforces ban on tourists in response to overtourism

A crowd of tourists walk on the street near Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, western Japan March 30, 2023.

Published 876 days ago

Travelling to Kyoto or Copenhagen? Check out World’s Best Restaurant, Noma

Travelling to Kyoto or Copenhagen? Check out World’s Best Restaurant Noma

Published 878 days ago

Different New Year's traditions around the world

Post Hatsuhinode, millions embark on visits to temples and shrines during the following three days, Fushimi Inari Taisho in Kyoto being one of them.

Published 946 days ago

Review: The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai

A Kyoto bylane. (Shutterstock)

Updated 988 days ago

Odisha to set up directorate for Odias living in other states, abroad

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik. (PTI)

Updated 1208 days ago

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Rock ‘n’ roll chef Rene Redzepi in Kyoto

Redzepi’s restaurant, Noma, in Denmark (below) was always booked out. When he announced that it would shift to Kyoto in Japan for a two-month residency, reservations sold out in minutes. (Northfoto / Shutterstock)

Updated 1106 days ago

CM Naveen Patnaik to visit Japan seeking investment for Odisha

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik (PTI Photo)

Updated 1218 days ago

Masayuki Uemura, creator of Nintendo's iconic NES console, passes away

Masayuki Uemura, a Japanese home computer game pioneer whose Nintendo consoles sold millions of units worldwide, poses for a photo in Japan (Kyodo News via AP)

Updated 1693 days ago

Japan to lift emergency coronavirus measures as Covid-19 infections decline

Japan to lift emergency coronavirus measures as Covid-19 infections decline

Updated 1981 days ago

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