Québec, Kyoto and Wachau Valley: These are the world’s best places to visit for autumn foliage The top spot went to Québec City, with only one European destination making the cut. Euronews · Oct 23
The Most Unwelcoming Cities, According To Travelers (Including Huge Tourist Hotspots) A dream vacation can look very different once you actually arrive, and some travelers say a few of the world’s most famous tourist cities surprisingly left them feeling anything but welcome. Bored Panda · Oct 2
Japan on Your First Trip From India: Rail Pass Maths, Seasons, and the Cities Worth Your Days The Rail Pass Question Nobody Answers HonestlyThe 7-day Japan Rail Pass costs around ¥50,000 (roughly ₹28,000 at current rates). A single Tokyo-to-Kyoto Shinkansen round trip on the Nozomi, the fastest Bullet Train, runs about ¥28,000. So the pass pays for itself the moment you add Hiroshima or Osaka into that… Times Life · Sep 26
'Kidnap and Murder Her': Voice Actress Sumire Uesaka Axes Convention Appearance After Sinister Email Threat Japanese voice actress Sumire Uesaka has withdrawn from this weekend's Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair after her agency received emails threatening to kidnap and kill her. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
This hotel will make you feel like you’re in the White Lotus (minus the murders) HOTELS: One-of-a-kind experiences bring Japan’s historic city to guests at the latest opening from impeccable luxury brand Capella in Kyoto, finds Helen Coffey The Independent UK · Sep 9
Onimusha Way of the Sword review: Picture-Perfect Action Frenzied combat and immaculate tonal synchronicity between its narrative and gameplay make Onimusha: Way of the Sword one of the most humbling yet picture-perfect action games of this decade. Dot Esports · Sep 7
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a wonderfully demanding action game with some of the best boss battles since Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an excellent action game that is most enjoyable when you’re clashing steel with one of its many imposing multi-phase bosses. Tom’s Guide · Aug 31
Onimusha: Way of the Sword review Ferociously good combat brings this long-dormant series back from the afterlife. PC Gamer · Aug 31
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) review – Capcom’s samurai comeback gets the swordplay right I've been waiting 20 years; while it occasionally drags, Onimusha delivers where it matters. Creative Bloq · Aug 31
For years, tourists carved names, messages on bamboo stalks at Kyoto’s Arashiyama grove. Years later, about 350 damaged plants near the path have been cut and moved away to protect the forest Tourists have damaged hundreds of bamboo stalks at Kyoto’s famous Arashiyama grove by carving names and messages into them. After finding about 350 affected plants, officials have begun cutting bamboo near the busy path and creating more distance between visitors and the forest to prevent further damage. The Economic Times · Aug 28
Tourists carved names into around 350 bamboo stalks in Kyoto’s Arashiyama grove; the damage cannot be repaired, so officials began cutting bamboo and moving the grove beyond visitors’ reach Kyoto’s famous Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is facing growing damage from tourists carving names and other writing into bamboo stalks. A city inspection found around 350 damaged plants since spring 2025. In response, Kyoto officials plan to cut about 30 sq m of bamboo as a special preservation measure and move… The Times of India · Aug 27
Archaeologists have rediscovered Ichijodani, a lost Japanese samurai city that once flourished during the country's brutal medieval power struggles The lost Japanese city of Ichijodani was once a thriving centre of samurai power, culture, trade and home to thousands of people during one of the most violent periods in the country’s history. From around 1471 to 1573, the narrow Ichijo Valley in central Japan was controlled by the powerful… The Times of India · Aug 19
Fender Japan’s new Stratocaster collection is inspired by Kyoto, katanas and matcha: “Designs that symbolize its unique world” The Made in Japan Limited Japan-Inspired Collection Stratocaster celebrates Japanese culture with five fresh aesthetics Guitar World · Aug 14
IRCTC launches 10-day all-inclusive Japan tour package from Delhi starting around Rs 3.46 lakh IRCTC offers a ten-day escorted tour package to Japan departing September sixth. This all-inclusive holiday covers flights, accommodation, visa, meals, and sightseeing across key cities. Travellers will experience Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, including a bullet train journey. The package starts at ₹3,45,999 per person for triple-sharing accommodation. This tour… The Economic Times · Aug 7
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Railways Japan Tour Package 2026: Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji & Hiroshima for Rs 3.5 lakh with flights, hotels, buses, meals, guide and insurance included IRCTC offers meticulously crafted tour packages to Japan specifically designed for Indian travelers. The all-inclusive packages encompass flights, accommodations, meals, and guided tours. Notable upcoming tours feature an extensive 8-night itinerary departing from Delhi and a 9-night adventure starting from Ahmedabad, highlighting iconic locations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount…
GamesRadar · Aug 6 I worried Onimusha: Way of the Sword would be too easy, then got my ass beat by a many-limbed demon It took multiple clashes to defeat my new Onimusha nemesis, finally selling me on Way of the Sword
Creative Bloq · Aug 6 Onimusha: Way of the Sword (PS5) hands-on – Capcom’s samurai comeback is far stranger and more ambitious than I expected The biggest surprise isn't its Sekiro-inspired combat.
Euronews · Aug 5 These are the best ‘dupes’ for travel hot spots like Venice, Lake Como and Kyoto Whether you’re looking for a city break or an island escape, this is where to go to avoid the crowds.
Euronews · Aug 3 Revealed: New York and Paris top global tourism city attractiveness index A new ranking has named the world’s most attractive cities for 2026, with American and Asian destinations taking the lead for being globally recognisable and offering distinct visitor experiences.
The Guardian - US · Aug 2 These sneakers saved my feet from blisters on vacation – and looked cute with every outfit I learned these chunky yet comfortable Salomon XT-Whispers are the perfect travel shoes on a trip to Japan
Guitar World · Jul 29 Japanese man arrested for 7 years of loud guitar playing, has 40 guitars seized The 61-year-old Kyoto resident reportedly gave his neighbors insomnia
The Independent UK · Jul 28 This theatre turned luxury hotel is one of Kyoto’s most homely stays HOTELS: Moments from a beautifully preserved historic street in Gion, the stylish Imperial Hotel Kyoto offers epic views, as Ellie Seymour discovers
Bangkok Post · Jul 25 Braving heat, participant fears demise of ancient Kyoto festival Hundreds of participants braved sweltering heat on Friday (July 24) to pull traditional floats through the streets of Kyoto during Japan's centuries-old Gion Matsuri festival. Temperatures in Kyoto have been approaching 104 degrees, a level Japan's government describes as a "brutally hot day," known locally as “kokushobi”, and one participant…
The Times of India · Jul 3 Why does this street in Japan look like an endless tunnel of red gates: The fascinating story behind thousands of vermilion ‘torii’ Few places in the world are as instantly recognisable as the seemingly endless tunnel of brilliant red gates winding through a forested hillside in Kyoto, Japan. To first-time visitors, it can appear as though an ordinary street has been transformed into a glowing crimson passageway stretching into the distance. In…
Bored Panda · Jul 2 98 Hilarious Examples Of Getting Lost In Translation That People Saw In Japan (New Pics) Every country has its strengths and weaknesses. Japan, for example, perfectly blends old traditions with modern innovation and has become one of the strongest nations on Earth. But it does seem to struggle with English. The Facebook group 'Engrish in Japan' is dedicated to all of the unintentionally offensive product…