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This snowy Japanese town represents love. But overtourism is turning the sweetness sour
The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...
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This snowy Japanese town represents love. But overtourism is turning the sweetness sour
That figure doesn’t include those making day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido’s capital ... a large black net to block the view of a popular photo spot at a convenience store.
Hokkaido city boosts measures to improve foreign tourists' manners
This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by foreign tou･･･ ...
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New Hokkaido chip plant will ‘stun the world,’ Rapidus says
The decision by the startup Rapidus Corp. to build a semiconductor factory in Chitose, Hokkaido, is being touted as the biggest business investment ever for the northernmost main island.
Record snowfall buries Hokkaido, Japan
Record snow has buried parts of the island of Hokkaido, Japan, this week. Obihiro received 47 inches (120 cm), setting a new record for 12-hour snowfall Monday night. pic.twitter.com/vAg1vopSHu— ...
A Japanese city has hired police to monitor tourist photography. Here’s why
Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour by visitors. The development comes after complaints of crowds obstructing th ...