MIYAZU, Kyoto Prefecture A tourist destination here cracked the top 100 in a global certification organization’s ranking of sustainable sightseeing spots the world over.
UJI, Kyoto Prefecture A spectacular sight awaits visitors to a Buddhist temple here founded by a Chinese monk in the early 17th century as Japan and China mark the 50th anniversary of their normalized diplomatic ties this year.
FUKUCHIYAMA, Kyoto Prefecture A general food trading house here developed a melt-resistant ice cream for people with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder that slows down their eating process.
UJI, Kyoto Prefecture A peace memorial hall opened in this district that is synonymous with the hardships faced by wartime Korean laborers who were stuck in Japan after World War II and decided to settle here, creating a Korean community that exists to this day.