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Can Japan REALLY Accommodate 60 Million Tourists a Year?
Japan will see 35 million tourists in 2024. The government wants to raise that by 25 million by 2030. Is that even possible?
September 17, 2024
Japan will see 35 million tourists in 2024. The government wants to raise that by 25 million by 2030. Is that even possible?
Everyone loves Japan’s combini. Foreign tourists are enjoying their eat-in spaces too. But are tourists unfairly taking the blame for not following the country’s confusing eat-in rules?
Need a break from the hustle and bustle? These six Japanese islands offer peace, quiet, and a chance to unwind amidst natural beauty.
As some locales in Japan consider implementing a tourist tax, places such as Osaka are considering increasing – even doubling – their existing levies.
Two-tier pricing is trending in Japan. Kyoto isn’t immune, with some stores charging inbound travelers up to $63 for rice and fish.
Himeji Castle says it may charge foreign tourists four times more than locals. Is two-tier pricing in Japan sending mixed messages?
Media reports blaming foreign tourists for bad behavior in Japan abound. But some say they’re just imitating what the Japanese locals do.
It was supposed to be a luxury tour of a beautiful area of Japan for the world’s elite. So why did no one end up buying it? The tale of how Tochigi Prefecture’s $25K tour went bust.
With overtourism rocking Japan, people are looking for less crowded places to visit. A new survey rates how Aichi Prefecture stacks up.
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