Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop of a popular 1995 romance blockbuster that continues to bring starry-eyed travelers to the region ...

By Chris Lau and Lisako Neriki Ancheta, CNN (CNN) — Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop of a popular 1995 romance blockbuster that ...

By Chris Lau and Lisako Neriki Ancheta, CNN (CNN) — Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop ...

By Chris Lau and Lisako Neriki Ancheta, CNN (CNN) — Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting entry to day trippers during peak season in December last year. Located in the Yamagata region about ...