FUEFUKI, Yamanashi Prefecture—A tourist ... in Japan,” said Masakatsu Okawa, manager of the Kofu branch of JTB Corp., the travel agency that operates Lily Bell Hutte. “But the spot is ...

On a small island in southwestern Japan with a population of only around 1,700, Australian John Widmer, reputed to be the island's only foreign resident, runs a cafe hoping it will serve as a new spot ...

Originally a hot spot among domestic tourists, the city of 25,000 residents is gaining popularity among international travelers as millions flock to Japan. Local officials have recently issued ...