Residents of Otaru aren’t the only group in Japan getting frustrated about the added attention. In May last year, Fujikawaguchiko, a small town at the base of Mount Fuji, had to erect a large ...

Deep within the mountains of Japan there is a town that made it through one of the countries' largest earthquakes. To show ...

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 ...

Discover what it’s like for foreigners to live in Kofu, a small Japanese town. From community dynamics to cultural adaptation, this deep dive reveals whether outsiders are truly welcomed in this ...

Filipinos may be familiar with Hakone as a sardines brand, but this town in Japan is a lesser-known tourist destination close to Tokyo that offers unique travel experiences HAKONE, Japan ...

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 every ...

(CNN) — 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 ...