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

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 winter. But this sleepy city tucked away ...

It’s lights out at 10:30 p.m. The winter tradition is part of a tourist attraction campaign jointly organized by the Otaru and Yoichi tourism associations. A glass art gallery opened at JR Otaru ...

In Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture, a popular rock climbing site can be found, and its difficult route with a 70-meter change in elevation will be challenged. What kind of amazing view lies in store at ...

This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by ...