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

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

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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 ...

Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop ... on January 24 while reportedly snapping photos on the tracks at Asari Station, known for ...

Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour by visitors. The development comes after complaints of crowds obstructing ...

A small and picturesque port city in Japan has hired security guards to ... Guards will prevent visitors from flocking to take coveted pictures of the sea and the port and clogging up the area.

The guards hold signs in English, Chinese and Korean, and will be stationed till the end of March. Read more at straitstimes.com.