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 ...
This Japanese region is home to a unique fusion cuisine—here's what to know
Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...
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Japan: Icefall festival in Hokkaido
An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2025. The annual event, featuring about 30 ...
Japanese city where HK tourist died places guards around popular tourist destination
SINGAPORE: A city in Japan has started deploying security guards ahead of an expected influx of tourists during the Chinese ...
Japanese city hires guards to manage flood of tourists at site of iconic sea view
Guards at Funamizaka slope in Otaru will help regulate visitor flow to popular tourist spot featured in 1995 Japanese film ...
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 ...
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Hokkaido city posts guards at tourist hotspot ahead of Lunar New Year
Security guards were deployed Tuesday at a popular tourist spot in Otaru, Hokkaido, famed for its appearance in an acclaimed movie, to prepare for an expected surge of visitors during the Lunar New ...
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Tourist killed in Japan after being hit by train while taking photos
A Hong Kong tourist was killed in Japan after a train rammed into her while she was taking photos on the tracks. The incident ...
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This May Be the Most Protected Manhole Cover in Japan - and of Course it’s Pokemon!
These Pokemon -themed manhole covers can be found across the entire country, from big cities to rural areas, depicting many ...
2 dead in snow removal accidents in Japan's Hokkaido
A series of accidents have occurred across Japan Hokkaido involving falls from rooftops during snow removal that left two people dead and one injured ...