KYOTO—As many as 500,000 ceramic coins produced ... the round 1-sen ceramic artifacts were stored in 15 wooden boxes. Mount Fuji and a cherry blossom are depicted on each side.

Authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing Mount Fuji. Last year a barrier was briefly erected outside a ...

Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon ... in Japan since the country reopened following the pandemic. In Kyoto, locals in the historic Gion quarter have expressed their concern ...

Authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing Mount Fuji. Last year a barrier was briefly erected outside a ...

But like other hotspots worldwide such as Venice in Italy or Maya Bay in Thailand, this is not universally welcome, particularly in tradition-steeped Kyoto. The city, which is a modest bullet train ...

FUJI-KAWAGUCHIKO, Yamanashi Prefecture—Two municipalities at the foot of Mount Fuji plan to introduce ... including Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuoka, have introduced an accommodation tax.

The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.

this is not universally welcome – particularly in tradition-steeped Kyoto. The city, which is a modest bullet train ride away from Tokyo – with a view of Mount Fuji on the way – is famed for ...

Authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers climbing the famous Mount Fuji. This appeared to work, with preliminary ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from ...