THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
May 2, 2022 at 18:44 JST
Few tourists were seen at the port from which large sightseeing vessels depart in Shari, Hokkaido Prefecture, on April 29. (Hiraku Higa)
SHARI, Hokkaido--Local officials here are concerned the tragic tour boat sinking could deal a blow to the local tourism industry already struggling with fewer visitors amid the pandemic. [Read More]
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