overtourism

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[Insider] Why Japan Isn’t Demonstrating Against Foreign Tourists (Yet)

In Spain, they're shooting tourists with water guns. Why aren't we seeing the same level of revolt against tourists in Japan?

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[Insider] Does Japan Need More Garbage Cans – or Fewer Trashy Tourists?

Would more garbage cans help Japan's growing trash problem? It might - but there may also be other solutions.

TRAVEL

Yamanashi, Shizuoka May Charge Stranded Mt. Fuji Hikers for Helicopter Costs

As more people require rescue from the mountain during the off-season, both prefectures contemplate responding to public outcry.

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UK Couple Rescued From Hokkaido Mountain in T-Shirts, Shorts

A couple's vacation to Hokkaido turned out worse than expected when they got stuck at 1,750 meters elevation in street clothes.

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Plagued by Overtourism, Shirakawagō Considers Reservation System for Tour Buses

The village of Shirakawagō has 1,500 residents but welcomes two million tourists a year. It may clamp down in a bid to…

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Tourists’ Number One Complaint About Japan is…Nothing

51.1% said they had no complaints, a big improvement over last year. However, crowding and immigration wait times have become issues.

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Kyoto Ryokans Stop Serving Traditional Japanese Food That Foreign Tourists Hate

Many inbound travelers to Japan love staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan. However, they're not so keen on the food that comes…

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This Popular Tourist Event in Japan Didn’t Want Media Covering It

The iconic spot, struggling with overtourism, asked reporters and media to keep their cameras away this year.