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Tourism Pollution in Japan Sparks Strife – and Bans
How can Japan reduce "tourism pollution" problems without reducing tourism? And how can travelers help reduce friction when visiting?
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Is AirBnB Japan Back From the Dead?
The popular service took a nosedive after a new law passed last year. Listings have returned - but should travelers be concerned?
SOCIETY
Japan’s Cat Islands: Good for Tourists (But Bad for Cats)
Japan's cat islands may seem adorable, but the country's cat epidemic threatens human health. Writer Alyssa Pearl Fusek discusses Japan's belated response…