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Kyoto Rolls Out Exclusive Tourist Express Bus to Tackle Overtourism

Kyoto, one of Japan's most adored travel destinations, says it'll launch dedicated transport to help spare residents from tourists.

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Tourists Love Japan’s Shirakawago. But Is The Feeling Mutual?

Japan's Shirakawago is beloved by visitors. But the locale is suffering under the weight of age and disrespectful tourists.

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Tourists Love Koedo Kawagoe – and The City Doesn’t Know Why

Koedo Kawagoe's Edo-era charm is attracting more tourists than ever better - but the city is at a loss to explain its…

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Mt. Fuji Climbers Hit with New Fee as Overtourism Concerns Soar

Amidst escalating tourism (over-tourism?) at Mt. Fuji, local officials respond with a new fee to ensure a safe climbing experience.

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Is Hokkaido’s Niseko Overpriced? Tourists Can’t Seem to Agree

It's beautiful - but is it overpriced? Domestic ski enthusiasts to Hokkaido's Niseko think so - but inbound tourists beg to differ.

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Is Yamaguchi City Japan’s New Go-To Destination?

A New York Times article puts a spotlight on a hot new destination in Japan. Will the attention given to the spectacular…

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How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It)

Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.

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A Railway on Mt. Fuji?! Why Critics Are Crying Foul

Mt. Fuji may lose its World Heritage Status if it can't control overtourism. But one proposed solution - a railway - has…