Kyoto has become so congested with tourists that organizers of school trips are opting to stay away from the ancient capital.

As Japan continues to see record numbers of inbound foreign travelers, the concept of overtourism has become a hot topic, particularly in Kyoto, which receives an especially large portion of overseas ...

Tokyo – A Japanese bus driver with 29 years of service lost his retirement package after being fired for stealing 1,000 yen (S$9.20) from passengers’ fares. Kyoto city sacked the man, who was not ...

A Japanese bus driver in Kyoto lost his $84,000 retirement package after being fired for stealing $7 from passenger fares. Despite initially winning a court case arguing the punishment was excessive, ...