Popular Japanese izakaya chain Torikizoku revealed that it plans to open in Hong Kong and Taiwan this year. The move comes as part of its plan to expand its reach in the Asian market. This September, ...

KYOTO--Festival-goers were treated to the bicentennial return of a “yamahoko” float in the Gion Festival on July 24 as the Takayama float participated for the first time in nearly two centuries.

KYOTO--For the first time in three years, the grand spectacle of the massive parade of floats called "Yamahoko Junko" will be seen passing through the downtown streets here in the annual Gion ...