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 ...

It is a 40-minute drive from Shirogane Blue Pond. The equipment sounds a warning via a speaker in Japanese, Korean, Chinese and English as soon as its sensor detects a trespasser. The town hall ...