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Plagued by Overtourism, Shirakawagō Considers Reservation System for Tour Buses

The village of Shirakawagō has 1,500 residents but welcomes two million tourists a year. It may clamp down in a bid to combat overtourism.

Wanna slice something open with a samurai sword while in Japan? Well, you can't, because the Japanese police are party poopers.

51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.

The incident highlights the dangers of climbing Mt. Fuji without adequate equipment, preparation, or common sense.

Many inbound travelers to Japan love staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan. However, they're not so keen on the food that comes with it.

The iconic spot, struggling with overtourism, asked reporters and media to keep their cameras away this year.

Long entrance lines, an eight-hour wait for sushi, and other planning catastrophes further marred an event that came pre-marred.

Sapporo passed a new law against coaxing customers into questionable businesses in 2022. But in 2024, it didn't issue a single fine.

A growing chorus of voices across the political spectrum says the country should collect the money to improve the lives of its citizens.