The Indian-born CEO of a leading snack brand says recruiting more foreign workers is "very critical" to the future of Japan's economy.

Here, more than 15 establishments, including those purveying Jingisukan-style BBQ and seafood cuisine, recreate Otaru in the early 20th century. Their motto is locally sourced, locally consumed.

Kishi Station is known for the having calico cats serving as station master. The present stationmaster is Tama II. The museum is filled with fun designs, including a cypress bark roof with a skylight ...