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5 of the Coolest Coffee Shops in the World in 2026 That Will Give You Way More Design-Forward Kitchen Inspiration Than Any Showroom

From the UK and LA to Kyoto, we'd like our daily caffeine intake served within these truly outstanding interiors, thanks

Livingetc · Apr 28

New hotels in Japan: The standout openings to book in 2026

From Kyoto heritage stays to a converted prison in Nara, Japan’s newest hotels reflect a shift towards design, identity and experience-led travel.

Euronews · Apr 26

Cherry blossoms are proof of a planet going awry

Scientists attribute these changes to human-caused carbon dioxide emissions and urbanization. The early blooms serve as a visible sign of broader climate impacts affecting agriculture and weather patterns.

The Economic Times · Apr 24

This underrated Japanese city is perfect for escaping overtourism

Delectable marbled beef dishes, hot springs and sake – but minus the crowds. This port city is Japan’s best-kept secret, says Venus Wong

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Milly Alcock and Norman Reedus join Charli XCX’s Takashi Miike film

Milly Alcock and Norman Reedus have joined the cast of Charli XCX’s Takashi Miike film, currently known only as Untitled Kyoto Project.

BANG Premier · Feb 7

101 Hilarious Cases Showing Japan Getting Completely Lost While Translating To English

You’re walking down a quiet street in Japan, surrounded by glowing signs and unfamiliar symbols, when one sentence in English suddenly stops you in your tracks. It almost makes sense, yet somehow says everything wrong. These moments are oddly charming and impossible to forget. While translation is meant to connect…

Bored Panda · Jan 9

Hundreds join annual year-end clean at Kyoto's major Buddhist temples

Hundreds joined the annual year-end clean at Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji and Nishi-Honganji temples, a 500-year-old tradition to prepare for the New Year.

Euronews · Dec 22, 2025

Japan offers free domestic flights for British tourists

The scheme aims to ease overtourism in popular destinations such as Tokyo and Kyoto

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025

This Japanese airline is offering free domestic flights for UK and European travellers

Amid rising overtourism in popular cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan has introduced a new way of encouraging travel to lesser-visited areas.

Euronews · Nov 25, 2025

Banyan Tree, Kyoto, hotel review

HOTELS: Seeking a nature break not too far from bustling Kyoto, Tamara Davison checks in to Bayan Tree for hot spring dips and morning yoga classes

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025