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Japan’s Kamakura Tries Crowdfunding to Fight Overtourism. It Isn’t Going Well
The city, which hosts a famous anime pilgrimage site, is way behind in its campaign to combat street congestion and littering.
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The city, which hosts a famous anime pilgrimage site, is way behind in its campaign to combat street congestion and littering.
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City officials warn they may have to take more drastic measures to curtail tourists if conditions don't improve.
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A site in Kamakura made famous by Slam Dunk is the latest Japanese tourism destination trying to clamp down on bad manners.
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Hanko seals in Japan may one day go obsolete due to digitization. But thanks to tourists buying them as souvenirs, they're more…
HISTORY
In 1219, the shogun Minamoto no Sanetomo, samurai lord of all Japan, was slain on the steps of Tsurugaoka Shrine in Kamakura,…
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The schedule on Japan's famous "Enoden" train is changing for the first time in 71 years - and residents aren't thrilled about…
NEWS
The first SLAM DUNK movie in 28 years hit Chinese theaters this week - and fans there are giving it a rousing…
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Various spots in Japan - including a rail crossing made famous by the manga Slam Dunk - are dealing with obnoxious tourists.…