OTARU, Hokkaido--After sunset, the city’s renowned Otaru Canal takes on a magical ambience ... It’s lights out at 10:30 p.m. The winter tradition is part of a tourist attraction campaign ...

the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop of a popular 1995 romance blockbuster that continues to bring starry-eyed travelers to the region every winter. But this sleepy city tucked away ...

If you have ever dreamed of wandering through a winter wonderland, the Otaru Snow Light Path Festival is your chance to make it a reality. As night falls, thousands of snow lanterns flicker to life, ...