Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. Kyoto, Japan, was overrun by tourists a few years ago. Gift shops selling cheap ...

Kyoto City University of Arts, founded around 140 years ago, has produced leading painters in the art world. Its educational policy emphasizes Shasei - painting from life through intensive ...

As an exchange student, there are a few things you need to know about going to the University of ... 30 minutes away from Kyoto station. Kyoto is a city of rich cultural heritage with over 1,200 years ...

The U.S. travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler has ranked Japan ... city’s famous geishas and temples, “Kyoto has also been reborn following a 2011 earthquake,” pointing to its vibrant arts ...