BIEI, Hokkaido—Over the course of a year ... landscape” of farmland and trees that enchanted so many throughout Japan and abroad has brought on overtourism that the town government is now ...

The town is set to levy the first new tax in Hokkaido to mitigate the impact of overtourism. Biei, located in central part of Japan’s northern main island, is renowned for breathtaking ...

Biei is a town located at the center of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. With its idyllic landscape of rolling hills, it's a popular tourist destination, especially for travelers from South ...

Famous for its azure hue in the warmer months, Biei Town's Blue Pond in Hokkaido is popular with sightseers and locals alike. In winter, the body of water takes on an entirely different appearance ...

The Hokkaido region is Japan’s northernmost island and is a ... Visit in summer to see the beautiful lavender and flower ...

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido on Tuesday, disrupting traffic, causing airport ...