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Thanks, scammers. Due to some people exploiting the system, Japan will now change how it handles duty-free purchasing by tourists.
Mt. Fuji may lose its World Heritage Status if it can't control overtourism. But one proposed solution - a railway - has critics up in arms.
An increasing number of Japanese women are finding it harder to enter the US and are getting turned back at the border. Learn why.
Hilton Japan ran an ad that seemed to mock the rules at traditional Japanese ryokan - and pulled it a week later amidst an uproar.
Japan is setting records for the number of tourists visiting - and it's doing this despite record low turnout from China.
Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more than ever. Find out what's driving people to give Japan their hard-earned moolah.
Residents of tourist hotspots in Japan are expressing their frustration as overtourism causes congestion and creates safety hazards. Learn how Japan's Tourism Bureau and local governments are responding - and what that means for your next visit.
Wanna rest a bit and grab a coffee or snack while seeing the Tokyo sites? Here are some of our favorite spots in the city.
Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to hire tour guides.