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

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 ...

Individuals are taking dangerous risks for perfect photos on social media, leading to fatalities. A study reported at least ...

Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour ...

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video ...

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

Authorities in Otaru, Japan, have deployed security guards to deter tourists from taking selfies at an iconic photo spot.

In a bid to avert further clashes and threats to lives and property, the Otaru of Igarra and Akuku clan in Akoko-Edo Local Government ...

Trying to capture the best image can be a deadly pursuit but people seem increasingly willing to risk it for a few ‘likes’ ...

With tourists expected to gather on the famous Funamizaka slope for the Lunar New Year Spring Festival, Otaru is stepping up efforts against overtourism. Guards will prevent visitors from flocking to ...

The Otaru of Igarra and Akuku clan in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State, Oba Emmanuel Adeche Saiki II on Tuesday ...