overtourism

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Why Aren’t Japanese Restaurants Happy to Have Chinese Tourists?

Are Chinese tourists to Japan ill-mannered? Why users on a popular Chinese social media app are lambasting their fellow citizens' behavior.

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Tokyo’s “Cafe Refugees” Seek Seats as Remote Workers Crowd Coffee Shops

Why is it so damn hard to find a seat at a cafe in Tokyo these days? Tourism is one factor -…

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Japan Tourist Attraction Issues “White Taxi” Warnings to Tourists

Here's why police around Himeji Castle are telling tourists that if the plate is white, you should say "thanks, I'm alright."

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Hotel Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Due in Part to Weak Yen

Booking a hotel for Japan travel? Expect a bit of a sticker shock: hotel prices are at levels not seen since 1997.

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Tourist in Hokkaido Killed by Train While Trying to Take Picture

The location near Asari Station in Otaru has become a famous "hidden" tourist spot, especially among Chinese travelers.

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Poll: 68% Say Record-Setting Japan Tourism a Good Thing

Good news for those spooked by overtourism headlines: a clear majority in Japan say they approve of the influx of visitors.

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Angry Signs Opposing AirBnB-Style Rentals in Tokyo Raise Questions for Tourists

Why one neighborhood in Tokyo is littered with signs telling AirBnB and other short-term vacation renters from abroad to get out.

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Narita Airport Asks Tourists to Use Taxi Apps, Adds More Large Taxis

Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture want travelers to rely more on taxis - and they want you using ride-hailing apps to do…