Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- The tourism industry in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is trying out helicopter tours as a premium travel option, hoping to attract affluent visitors who want a time ...

The record snowfall has caused travel chaos ... was recorded while 12cm was observed in Tomakomai on Japan's northernmost island, Hokkaido. The Japan Meteorological Agency said last Wednesday ...

The tourist, who traveled to Japan with her family in early January, experienced breathing difficulties while climbing a mountain in Hokkaido, China Press reported. She exhibited flu symptoms similar ...

A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ways to ease tensions and promote harmony ...

Take your time in Japan away from Tokyo and head for part of the country far too few visitors ever experience.

(Mainichi/Kenichiro Fuji) Increasing visitor numbers alone could undermine the appeal of Japan's tourist destinations. It's time to pivot toward policies that protect people's livelihoods and ...

Government tourism organizations are targeting wealthy visitors from abroad to reach a per capita spending target among tourists in Japan, but a number of hurdles remain. The Japan Tourism Agency ...

Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony. After a record-breaking ...

Those without tickets risked fines ranging from 50 to 300 euros, with spot checks at key points of entry. Venice is one of the world's top tourist destinations, but many residents say it is drowning ...

In 2024, Japan overtook Thailand in terms of total international tourist arrivals -- 36.87 million compared to 35.55 million, respectively -- according to the UN Tourism, indicating that more ...