The number of foreign visitors to Japan in February rose 16.9 percent from a year earlier to a record 3.26 million for the ...

Planning a trip to Otaru, Japan? New rules are in place for tourists, especially at popular photo spots. Here’s what you need to know before visiting.

SAPPORO -- The problem of "overtourism," marked by an excessive concentration of travelers negatively impacting local ...

According to the city's tourism promotion office, Funami-zaka, a steep slope near JR Otaru Station and Otaru Sankaku Ichiba (Otaru Triangle Market), is a popular spot for its scenic views of Otaru ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop ... snapping photos on the tracks at Asari Station, known for its view of the coastline juxtaposed ...