overtourism

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Racing into Trouble: The Real-Life “Mario Kart” Saga in Tokyo

Ever wanted to drive a real-life "Mario Kart" around Tokyo? You can - but many people who live in Tokyo really wish…

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Citing Overtourism, Japan’s Himeji Castle May Charge Tourists 4x

Himeji Castle says it may charge foreign tourists four times more than locals. Is two-tier pricing in Japan sending mixed messages?

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Is Tokyo’s Expensive Projection Mapping Tourist Draw Worth It?

Godzilla and others take center stage in a projection mapping exhibit in Tokyo that some say isn't worth its hefty price tag.

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Tourists are (Literally) Poking Holes in the Mt. Fuji Lawson Curtain

One town in Japan put up a giant curtain to deter overtourism at a famous Mt. Fuji tourist spot. But where there's…

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Are Foreign Tourists to Japan The Only Ones Behaving Badly?

Media reports blaming foreign tourists for bad behavior in Japan abound. But some say they're just imitating what the Japanese locals do.

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Want to Climb Mt. Fuji? You’ll Need a Reservation Now

In a bid to stop overtourism, Yamanashi Prefecture has launched a website and registration system for would-be Mt. Fuji climbers.

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Tourists Are Flocking to Japan – and Leaving Their Luggage

Tourists to Japan are leaving a lot behind - and in some cases, that includes their broken luggage. One hotel in Tokyo…

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“Learn Japanese”: Tokyo Izakaya Closes After Owner’s Social Media Outburst

A restaurant in Tokyo had to close temporarily after its owner ranted on social media about a non-Japanese couple who came to…