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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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“Slam Dunk” Tourism Spot Installs Camera to Deter Naughty Tourists
A site in Kamakura made famous by Slam Dunk is the latest Japanese tourism destination trying to clamp down on bad manners.
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Japan Sets New Monthly Record for Tourists in November
As the media in Japan continues to focus on overtourism, the country announces that it saw more tourists than ever last month.…
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How Are Foreign Tourists Getting Japanese Driver’s Licenses?
Think you need a residence card to get a Japanese driver's license? Turns out you don't - you just need a piece…
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Why Japan’s Konbini Eat-In Rules are Confusing
Everyone loves Japan's konbini. Foreign tourists are enjoying their eat-in spaces too. But are tourists unfairly taking the blame for not following…
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New Survey Reveals Top Tourist Troubles in Japan
What do tourists struggle with the most in Japan? A new survey by the Japanese government contains some intriguing answers.
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Citing Overtourism, Japan’s Himeji Castle May Charge Tourists 4x
Himeji Castle says it may charge foreign tourists four times more than locals. Is two-tier pricing in Japan sending mixed messages?
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Japanese Staff Struggle as Rude Tourists Insist on Their Mother Tongue
Some Japanese service staff say they're struggling to cope with visitors who don't make any effort to find linguistic common ground.