Mainland tourists imagine they see magic of Japan in Hong Kong’s satellite towns

Mainland Chinese tourists are flocking to Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun, a quiet satellite town, after social media users started calling it "Hong Kong’s version of Japan." The comparison stems from its above-ground Light Rail trains and urban scenery, which some say resemble cities like Sapporo. Visitors are sharing tips on RedNote (a Chinese social platform) for snapping photos that could pass for Hokkaido—proof that wanderlust can turn even overlooked corners of a city into unexpected hotspots.