Otaru is one of the most beautiful cities in Hokkaido Prefecture. Located on the coast of Ishikari Bay, Otaru is famous for its preserved canal district, illuminated by streetlights after sundown, and ...

In Otaru, Hokkaido Prefecture, a popular rock climbing site can be found, and its difficult route with a 70-meter change in elevation will be challenged. What kind of amazing view lies in store at ...

Otaru, a coastal city with a retro ambience in western Hokkaido, has grown in popularity thanks to cinema. Its canal, completed in the early 20th century, is among the major draws. Stone ...

There is even more to discover in Japan outside Tokyo. Couples in particular might love this northern Japanese city that's ...

Hokkaido’s agriculture ... Completed in 1923, the relatively short Otaru Canal is now lined with cafes and shops in converted old warehouses. It is also the best place to enjoy, at a reasonable ...