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

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

There are religions that put their believers' faith to the test with harsh trials. On a mountain in Japan, that test is not ...

Due to high demand, Japan Airlines recently announced it will expand its service between Narita International Airport in ...

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

This city has deployed security guards to prevent "congestion" on a steep street full of tourists taking photos.

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 ...

A small town in Japan has taken drastic measures and hired a team of security guards to manage hordes of inconsiderate tourists. Otaru, a small port town on Hokkaido island has been inundated by ...

SINGAPORE: A city in Japan has started deploying security guards ahead of an expected influx of tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday season.