Aki and Koichi Bring Their Love—and Fabulous Fashions—to the Dior Show in Kyoto

Retirees-turned-fashion influencers Aki and Koichi are no strangers to Kyoto, Japan. “My younger sister, Eiko, lives here, so when we visit, we always spend the day together. We walk by…

Dior Pre-Fall 2025: Kyoto in Full Blossom

Dior‘s fascination with Japan began with founder Christian Dior in the 1950s, and now that storyline has welcomed a new chapter with Maria Grazia Chiuri‘s Kyoto showcase. Chiuri’s pre-fall 2025…

The Best Hotels in Kyoto, From Private Retreats to Modern Ryokan

As you near Maana Kiyomizu, you’ll walk down a narrow alley that most taxis won’t even consider driving into. You may turn around a couple times, questioning whether this is…