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Kyoto by kilometre
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/03/2018
» Buddhist monks chanting "Fighto!" and waving signs of encouragement in front of a thousand-year-old temple, cheerleaders with red pom-poms screaming "Ganbatte!" ("Good Luck!") on a sun-drenched riverbank, and giant red strawberries being handed out for a quick energy boost. Last month, thanks to the sponsorship of Wacoal's sportswear brand CW-X, nine lucky Thai runners got to experience one of the most magical annual races that Japan has to offer -- the Kyoto Marathon.
Elevated Thai cuisine in Kyoto
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/11/2023
» Had the name Ayatana not been written in the katakana syllabary, I would have mistaken it for a Japanese restaurant. In fact, it's much closer to home for Thais than it sounds.
Wacoal backs Thai runners at Kyoto Marathon
Life, Published on 10/03/2023
» Wacoal Thailand underlines its commitment to sustainability by supporting Thai runners in the world-class Kyoto Marathon 2023. With a 42.19km course, it serves as the model for a marathon for a sustainable environment. The proceeds from the event will be used to restore buildings and public utilities in other cities that were impacted by the 2011 earthquake in Japan.
Dusit Thani Kyoto opens on Sept 1
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 07/08/2023
» Dusit International will gain another foothold in Japan this September with the opening of Dusit Thani Kyoto, a luxury hotel in the city’s vibrant Hanganji Monzen-machi district.
One dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» TOKYO - A suspected arson attack on an animation studio in Japan on Thursday left one person dead and dozens injured, several of them seriously, the emergency services said.
Japan in shock after suspected arson kills 33
AFP, Published on 19/07/2019
» KYOTO: Japanese police on Friday were investigating a suspected arson attack that killed 33 people in what would be one of the country's deadliest crimes in decades, with the motive for the blaze still unclear.
The living museum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/11/2025
» A new art hub has opened in Japan's ancient capital. The latest and largest permanent museum by the acclaimed Japanese art collective teamLab has officially opened its doors in Minami-ku, Kyoto, just a short walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo East Gate.
13 dead in anime studio fire
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2019
» KYOTO, Japan: Police said 13 people were believed dead inside a Kyoto anime studio after a fire started by an arsonist on Thursday morning. Dozens of others were reported injured.
Coronavirus Chased Off Tourists--Lots of Locals Don't Want Them Ever Flocking Back
Business, Published on 17/08/2020
» KYOTO: The bustle of tourists has disappeared from this ancient capital--only to be replaced by dissension over whether they should ever be welcomed back.