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Japan’s Lodging Taxes Grow as It Combats Overtourism, Fuels Growth
In order to fuel tourism investment and combat overtourism, close to 100 locales are considering new lodging taxes. How will this affect…
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Are Domestic Japanese Tourists Avoiding Kyoto? One Study Aims to Find Out
The Kyoto Chamber of Commerce aims to utilize the data to support local businesses that have been impacted by the surge in…
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No Place to Sleep? Lawson Offers New Options for Japan’s Night Travelers
Japan’s night travelers are growing, but roadside rest spots aren’t. Lawson steps in with a new safe—and paid—option.
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I Stayed In This Japanese Hotel Chain’s Pokémon Room and It Was Amazing
Fans of the popular game and animated series will say "I choose you!" to these comfortable renovated spaces.
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Last-Minute Japan Travel Guide: Stress-Free Planning and Accommodation Tips
Going to Japan just because the mood took you? Here's how to pull together an enjoyable trip quickly and safely.
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Japanese Citizens Fume as New Lodging Taxes Aimed at Overtourism Apply to Them, Too
Experts say that assessing a "foreigner only" lodging tax would involve changing the way people check into hotels here.
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Why Did This Japanese Hotel Suddenly Cancel 180 Weddings?
Japan's first-ever full-service wedding venue suddenly announced it's closing - and 180 couples are wondering what to do.
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Special Udon-Themed Hotel Room in Shinjuku is Already Booked Solid
You may have missed out on the noodle room but not to fear - the Washington Hotel has other themes waiting for…