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Kyoto Plans Two-Tier Bus Pricing Amid Overtourism
The city hopes that charging tourists more will make it easier for residents to get around and fund new transportation initiatives.
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Eating On People’s Porches: Overtourism Overwhelms Ine, Japan’s “Venice of the East”
The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.
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We Saw the Lupin III Kabuki, and So Should You!
The beloved and long-lived Lupin III anime series has an excellent kabuki adaptation running at the Minami-za in Kyoto. Read our review…
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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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Japanese Cities Use Social Media to Teach Tourists Manners
Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.
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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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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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Some Restaurants in Japan Set Up Tip Boxes For Confused Tourists
Some bars, coffee shops, and taxi services in Japan are experimenting with tips. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?