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

This northern Japanese city implemented new measures on Jan. 28 to address repeated instances of disruptive behavior by ...

Otaru, a northern Japanese city in Hokkaido, has deployed security guards to address repeated instances of unruly behaviour ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Guards at Funamizaka slope in Otaru will help regulate visitor flow to popular tourist spot featured in 1995 Japanese film ...

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