“Neo wagashi,” a modern twist on traditional Japanese sweets, is gaining popularity with its photogenic appearance that is perfectly suited for today's social media era. Long-established shops ...

Traveling Filipinos who are using GCash in Japan can now use the app in more stores, including small businesses in the ...

GCash said it teamed up with Alipay+ and PayPay, expanding its users’ access to cashless payments at more than 3 million ...

Filipino travelers can now enjoy the convenience of cashless payments in more places in Japan with GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem. With GCash Global ...

Nara's Horyuji Temple is another World Heritage Site. Its central gate, main hall, and five-story pagoda were built around ...

The city government here will offer guests a chance to experience the splendor of a samurai-style tea ceremony hosted by a ...

Kyoto would not be complete without exploring the heart of Kyoto's gourmet world: Nishiki Market. In this 3-hour Kyoto Food Tour you'll explore the market and learn about traditional Japanese food, or ...

Meanwhile, foodies shouldn't miss the Nishiki Market in central Kyoto to see and sample all sorts of local delicacies, including tsukemono (Japanese pickles), wagashi (Japanese confections ...

For over a century, Harada Tea has been a leader in the production of Japanese tea and is going global with innovative takes on the country’s.

My favorite way to end a meal is now with a decadent Wagashi Harmony ($18): milk oolong-infused Suntory whisky, NOBO coconut milk, matcha, hojicha and housemade black sesame syrup. Steeped in American ...

And indeed it does, in more ways than just the menu. With elegant interiors marked by imported tatami floors, an array of wagashi (traditional umbrellas), and kimono-clad staff, Sakura Komichi on ...