Joel Gion, 34, was throwing a fit backstage at the Metreon's Action Theater, knocking around a pile of bags and purses, shouting, "Where are my f - - cigarettes?" He stomped out of the room and ...

Let's be real here. Kyoto is dreamy, ancient, and full of narrow lanes lined with wooden teahouses where geiko and maiko ...

On a late Sunday morning, I found myself in the Gion Higashi kagai (one of five geiko districts in Kyoto) on a street that I’ve walked several times before, unknowingly passing the unassuming learning ...

A new landmark of luxury is coming to Kyoto’s most storied neighborhood. The post Imperial Hotel, Kyoto to open March 5, 2026 in historic Gion District appeared first on The Manual.

Kyoto’s historic Gion neighborhood is cracking down on photography in response to ongoing issues with bad tourist behavior. As Japan’s tourism has grown exponentially, Kyoto has struggled to maintain ...

In the heart of Kyoto’s Gion district, where the glow of soft lanterns meets centuries of tradition, a significant new chapter in Japanese hospitality is about to begin. The Imperial Hotel Co., Ltd.

Gion is a historic Kyoto neighborhood known for its willow-lined streets, wooden ryokan (traditional inns), antique shops, kaiseki (Japanese haute cuisine) restaurants, and centuries-old tea houses.

KYOTO--A geisha community here will put on its annual “Gion Odori” dance performance in November for the first time in three years. The Gion Higashi Kabukai association, based in one of Kyoto’s five ...

Jim Gion, the Portland-based sculptor whose work can be seen everywhere from the Oregon Zoo to Waterfront Park, has passed away. He was 71 years old. Originally from Klamath Falls, Gion had been ...

Portland sculptor Jim Gion, who was known for life-like bronzes of animals and public works of art, died unexpectedly on July 4. He was 71. James Gregory Gion was born on Oct. 19, 1946, in Klamath ...