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Shirakawa to Dramatically Raise Parking Rates to Combat Overtourism

Shirakawa sees 1,000 times more tourists than residents every year, leading it to seek new strategies to manage traffic.

An infamous streamer's bad reputation caught up with him in Kagoshima, where a Coast Guard director laid down the law.

The government's official response to a request to close a license exchange loophole is, "don't worry about it."

Some are livid that Japan's plan to raise the departure tax to between 3,000 to 5,000 yen would apply to Japanese citizens as well.

Where can you see the most astounding cherry blossoms in Japan? Here are a few festivals you might not otherwise have considered.

More and more tourists to Japan are putting themselves in danger - this time, by literally walking out into the sea.

Looking to grab a treat in another world? These six cafes in Tokyo go above and beyond to create a unique atmosphere.

Want to avoid the crowds on your Japan trip? One travel company recommends these five cities based on its data.

The temple's head priest later softened his comments, saying tourists should be educated about "unwritten culture" before entering Japan.