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 ...

BIEI, Hokkaido—Over the course of ... Why does this matter? The pond’s vivid blue color is the result of river and hot spring water containing aluminum mingling together.

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 ...

The town is set to levy the first new tax in Hokkaido to mitigate the impact of overtourism. Biei, located in central part of Japan’s northern ... photo of Shirogane Blue Pond in Biei as a ...

Japan is always a good ... time to witness the Shirogane Blue Pond. If seeing the intense blue waters is a priority, it might be better to plan a visit during spring or autumn.