In an area known for hilly agricultural landscapes, a nighttime illumination show is being held at the Shirogane Blue Pond, ...

Hokkaido, the northernmost of Japan’s main islands, is filled with beautiful scenery, but one of the best concentrations is to be found in the town of Biei. With rolling hills and lush farmland, it’s ...

The annual winter illumination has begun at Hokkaido's famous "Aoi Ike" Blue Pond, drawing visitors eager to witness the ethereal transformation of the landscape. Tourists flock to the Instagrammable ...

BIEI, Hokkaido -- Visitors can now enjoy a popular tourist site here known as "the Blue Pond" while it's being lit up, as magical scenery shines in the dark against a background of Japanese larch ...

The waters of Blue Pond in Hokkaido Prefecture's Biei Town appear blue due to their volcanic components. For the past 10 years, the town has been lighting up the popular site in winter when it has ...

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, ...

If you are a Mac owner, you might recognize Japanese photographer Kent Shiraishi's striking photo "Blue Pond" as one of your available desktop backgrounds. A resident of the northern island of ...

Illuminated Japanese larch trees are reflected in Blue Pond, a popular tourist site in the town of Biei, Hokkaido, in this recent photo. The pond is often crowded with many visitors who want to see ...