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

Whirlpools occur when fast-moving and slow-moving tides collide. The Naruto Strait is an ideal location for this phenomenon, ...

Japan may be known for its network of high-speed ... While solo traveling in Kyoto this winter, I planned a day trip to Nara: a city known for its wild deer, Buddhist temples, and historic sake ...

Similar competitions are held throughout Japan during autumn, winter and early spring, too. But that has not discouraged Hitachi city’s sports promotion department, which serves as the steering ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop ... the town is famous for its picturesque scenery, including traditional Edo-period buildings ...