The area around the Christmas Tree, background left, in Biei, Hokkaido, is crowded with people taking pictures on Dec. 6, 2025. (Kyodo) ASAHIKAWA, Hokkaido (Kyodo) -- The small town of Biei in ...

The small town of Biei in Hokkaido made headlines in January last year when it cut down a row of photogenic white birch trees amid calls to mitigate overtourism. But busloads of sightseers have ...

A picturesque town that draws millions of tourists annually and enacted a radical move last year in a bid to tackle overtourism has admitted its plan has not worked. The small town of Biei in central ...

Garlic and honey may have antibiotic and antiviral properties and contain antioxidants. Share on Pinterest Garlic and honey are two natural foods that have been used for centuries to support health.

Stingless bees produce a healthier honey, uniquely rich in a rare sugar, called trehalulose, which may have benefits ranging from ranking low on the glycaemic index (GI) to displaying antioxidant ...