tourists Archives - Unseen Japan

The recent arrest of four women in a prostitution ring operating near Okubo Park highlights how the area has grown in popularity.

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

A beautiful shrine on the island of Tsushima has dropped the ban hammer after what it calls an "unforgivable act of disrespect."

Two Japanese citizens proved that bad tourism behavior is a global phenomenon when one of them dropped trou at the historical site.

From wearing heavy perfume to failing to remove their shoes, Japan tourists are making headaches for shoppers and staff alike.

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

A site in Kamakura made famous by Slam Dunk is the latest Japanese tourism destination trying to clamp down on bad manners.

As the media in Japan continues to focus on overtourism, the country announces that it saw more tourists than ever last month.…