Before the 1960s, the fourth largest lake on Earth glistened for miles across the borders of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. By 2015 most of that shiny surface was reduced to a hauntingly barren expanse, ...

From there, we'll venture into the captivating outskirts, including the rejuvenating Noboribetsu Onsen and the picturesque Lake Toya. And that's not all – our adventure will ... and many shops can be ...