Whirlpools occur when fast-moving and slow-moving tides collide. The Naruto Strait is an ideal location for this phenomenon, where powerful currents flow into a calm sea between both shores. The speed ...

Japanese city hires guards to manage flood of tourists at site of iconic sea view - Guards at Funamizaka slope in Otaru will help regulate visitor flow to popular tourist spot featured in 1995 Japanes ...

Heading just east of Niigata city, you'll find Sake Brewery Resort Gokaibishi in the historic former castle town of Shibata, where you can immerse yourself in the enchanting world of sake ...