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

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

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

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

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

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Jan. 25 ...

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

This city has deployed security guards to prevent "congestion" on a steep street full of tourists taking photos.

Funami-zaka is a steep slope in the harbour city of Otaru in Northern Japan. It’s famed for being featured in the 1995 ...

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 ...

A small town in Japan has taken drastic measures and hired a team of security guards to manage hordes of inconsiderate tourists. Otaru, a small port town on Hokkaido island has been inundated by ...