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Shirakawa to Dramatically Raise Parking Rates to Combat Overtourism
Shirakawa sees 1,000 times more tourists than residents every year, leading it to seek new strategies to manage traffic.
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Kagoshima Coast Guard Lauded After Denying Nuisance YouTubers Ferry Entry
An infamous streamer's bad reputation caught up with him in Kagoshima, where a Coast Guard director laid down the law.
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Japan Says Tourists Getting Japanese Driver’s Licenses is Fine, Actually
The government's official response to a request to close a license exchange loophole is, "don't worry about it."
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Japan Mulls Raising Departure Tax to Fund Overtourism Measures
Some are livid that Japan's plan to raise the departure tax to between 3,000 to 5,000 yen would apply to Japanese citizens…
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Check Out Japan’s Most Vibrant Cherry Blossom Festivals
Where can you see the most astounding cherry blossoms in Japan? Here are a few festivals you might not otherwise have considered.
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Tourists in Hokkaido are Walking on Thin Ice (Literally)
More and more tourists to Japan are putting themselves in danger - this time, by literally walking out into the sea.
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Check Out Japan’s Five Best-Hidden Travel Cities
Want to avoid the crowds on your Japan trip? One travel company recommends these five cities based on its data.
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Frustrated Kyoto Temple Declares Co-Existing With Tourists “Impossible”
The temple's head priest later softened his comments, saying tourists should be educated about "unwritten culture" before entering Japan.