Lake Akan in the east of Hokkaido.
Hokkaido looks to indigenous heritage for tourism appeal
Japan's northernmost island plugs culture and nature with foreign visitors
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Tokyo's Ginza Six can't get window shoppers to open wallets
Upscale shopping destination leaves some visitors feeling out of place
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Japan may tax foreign visitors to spruce up tourist sites
Far from decided, move could pour cold water on tourism boom
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Japan to trigger safeguard tariffs on US frozen beef
Consumers likely to feel impact of temporary hike to 50%
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'Pokemon Go' players, it's time to meet your teammates
New monsters can only be captured by collaborating with others
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Tokyo restaurant invites guests to a digital world
Up to 16 guests per evening can experience unique blending of food and space
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Tourists to Japan boosted spending 13% in April-June
Tally tops $8bn, reaching record as visitor numbers grow
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Japanese port city serves bonito 'shockingly' fresh
Shimanto eateries elevate a common recipe with salt and extra toppings
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More Japanese seeking debt restructuring
Borrowers struggling with multiple loans
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Prodigy rewrites Japanese-chess records at age 14
Youngest-ever pro tops some of the best on his way to 29 straight wins
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Japan travel agency to help foreigners find tour guides
H.I.S. seeks to register 500 guides, taking advantage of law revision
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Japan to let foreign anime talent seek permanent residency
Red carpet awaits professionals in fashion, design
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Ditching your tie doesn't cut it on casual Friday, Itochu says
Japanese trading house turns to Isetan to help workers really dress down
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'Donki' to bring ceiling to floor mega discounts to Asia
Popular Japan chain to open store in Singapore, eyes regional expansion
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Foreign Airbnb guests soar 40% in Japan
Parliament debating law allowing service to operate nationwide
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Ancient Japanese capital to put up tourists in historic prison
Nara betting on $134m hotel project to ease shortage of accommodations
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Japan's milk crisis destined to linger
Dairy farms in Hokkaido try to shrug off past problems, but face new challenges
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Japan's green tea makers want to refresh the world's palate
Historic growing region in Kyoto blends old and new to steep the right brew
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Record number of foreign visitors flock to Japan in April
Experience-based tourism, more cruise ships spur surge in arrivals
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Buddhist priests and nuns are going pop in Japan
Temple concerts and saintly get-ups are helping win new fans among the young
