The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as ... west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against ...

Winter is peak tourist season in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. - DoctorEgg/Moment RF/Getty Images Security was beefed up ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday period when Chinese tourists often travel ...

Authorities in Otaru, Japan, have deployed security guards to deter tourists from taking selfies at an iconic photo spot.

“The snow in Hokkaido is my love letter to winter ... jump in international visitors. Residents of Otaru aren’t the only group in Japan getting frustrated about the added attention.

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 25 ...

With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...

Enjoy a variety of German beers made with yeast, such as donker with its rich malt taste, or a fruity weisse with a banana aroma. And while you're there, why not visit the brewery? It's situated in an ...

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