tourism

TRAVEL

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.

TRAVEL

Square Enix Cafe in Akihabara to Close

Bad news for Square Enix fans: The company has announced its cafe in Akihabara will shutter as of March 31st, 2025.

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Toyama Hopes to Become Japan’s Hot New Travel Destination

The New York Times has named Toyama City as one of its must-see travel gems for 2025. Here's what makes the Japanese…

CULTURE

Tokyo Disneyland Threatens to Banish Resellers From Their Property

Disneyland's parent company says it'll also change the way it sells limited edition goods in an effort to crack down on reselling.

TRAVEL

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…

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Kyoto to Raise Lodging Tax By Up to 10x, Highest in Japan

In a bid to fund train station improvements, Kyoto will raise the top tax on the city's most expensive hotel rooms to…

TRAVEL

Hokkaido Town to Cut Trees Due to Overtourism

Another attraction succumbs to overtourism, as Biei says it'll chop down a cluster of trees that have become a popular photo spot.

TRAVEL

Report: Japan Will See Record 40 Million Tourists in 2025

JTB says Japan will see a record number of inbound tourists. Meanwhile, the number of Japanese traveling abroad continues to drop.