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

But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido ... block the view of a popular photo spot at a convenience store. The store, which is set against the mountain ...

Club Med presents various avenues for experiencing Hokkaido’s winter allure, with resorts tailored to diverse travel preferences. Situated in the scenic Kiroro region, Club Med Kiroro Grand and Kiroro ...

Each year between mid-November and April, winter sports fans from around the world flock to Japan for the country’s renowned ...

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

With tourists expected to gather on the famous Funamizaka slope for the Lunar New Year Spring Festival, Otaru is stepping up efforts against overtourism. Guards will prevent visitors from flocking to ...

Whether skiing feels like your calling or you're just here for the apres-ski mulled wine, these ski resort destinations are guaranteed to deliver an unforgettable winter getaway.

Here are the world’s most exclusive ski resorts for a five-star holiday, with lavish gondola-hugging chalets and elite mountain-view hotels ... Niseko on Hokkaido Island is not short of deep ...

Similarly, in Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost region, cherry blossoms bloom as early as mid-January. Some of the popular ...

Founded in a commercial kitchen in Menlo Park in 2023, the family-run business now has brick-and-mortar shops in Palo Alto and Mountain View, with a third opening ... A slice of Anton’s Hokkaido milk ...

Snowboarders and skiers in Hokkaido, Japan, climbing up the slope of a mountain as others wait in a long line for cable cars amid heavy snowfall. Video credit: @572873083 via RedNote ...

Hong Kong director-producer has been scouting locations for an action movie in north Japan, leading to hopes that he will ...