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Eating On People's Porches: Overtourism Overwhelms Ine, Japan’s “Venice of the East” - Unseen Japan

Nestled two hours from central Kyoto, Ine is a tranquil fishing town of 1,800 residents. Its iconic funaya (舟屋; boat houses that sit elegantly on the water) have long been a symbol of harmony between people and the sea. But this quiet beauty is now under pressure. In 2024, the town saw nearly 480,000 visitors, about 270 times its population. The town is under strain Locals say their everyday lives have become increasingly difficult due to touris…Kyoto Prefecture · Kyoto Prefecture Read Article

11 of the best hotels to stay at in Kyoto, Japan

Australia’s love affair with Kyoto shows no signs of waning, with more Aussies than ever flocking to this ancient city. Drawn by its serene temples, buzzing food scene, and rich culture, Kyoto offers a mix of traditional and modern Japan that’s hard to resist.In 2024 alone, Australian travellers made up a significant chunk of international visitors to the Kansai region, with Kyoto a firm favourite. Highlights include wandering the bamboo grove o…Nakagyo Ward · Nakagyo Ward Read Article

Free Lecture on Shoso-in Treasures to Be Held Ahead of Nara Exhibition, Aimed at 1st-Time Visitors

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A lecture titled “Shoso-in: The World’s Treasury” will be held at the KYOBI Hall of Kyoto Arts and Crafts University in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward on Sept. 28.Higashiyama Ward · Higashiyama Ward Read Article

Documents on Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's Personnel Interference Discovered at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto (Kyodo News)

On the 30th, Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine (Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture) announced that it had found an ancient document showing that Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1408), the third shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, appointed key craftsmen at the shrine. There were historical documents that showed that the shogunate had intervened in the personnel affairs of Hachiman Shrine, which was held by the Imperial Court, but experts had not yet found any evid…Kyoto Prefecture · Kyoto Prefecture Read Article

A Fury over Cold Yellowtail Leads to a Matchlock Gun Attack! Norimichi Inaba's Madness and Suicide Lead to the Downfall of His Family.

August 20th, 1648 (Keian 1) is the day that Inaba Norimichi, lord of the Fukuchiyama domain, committed suicide. He was a descendant of Inaba Ittetsu, who is said to be the origin of the phrase "stubborn ittetsu," and he also appeared as a senior vassal of the Saito clan in the historical drama "Kirin ga Kuru." It is likely that he was influenced by his ancestors' personality as well. The circumstances that led to his suicide were stubborn and sh…Kyoto Prefecture · Kyoto Prefecture Read Article

Kyotango’s regenerative art project Ashita no Hatake opens to the public

NPO TOMORROW announced it will hold a summer public opening for its “Ashita no Hatake” project in the Taiza and Miya districts of Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. The event will run from 9th August to 15th September 2025, offering visitors a look into a long-term initiative designed to revitalise the region through art and nature. (Image: tomorrow-jp.org) The project is described as a “regenerative settlement concept” that aims to create a place…Kyoto Prefecture · Kyoto Prefecture Read Article