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Japan’s Lodging Taxes Grow as It Combats Overtourism, Fuels Growth

In order to fuel tourism investment and combat overtourism, close to 100 locales are considering new lodging taxes. How will this affect your trip?

A simple misunderstanding led some Japanese citizens to protest an initiative they worry will lead to a flood of African immigrants.

Multiple locations across Japan are using social media and good old-fashioned pamphleteering to combat the negative effects of overtourism.

Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers too.

Are Chinese solar panels warming Japan? Do they pose an infrastructure threat to the country? The answer is simple - and complicated.

A viral social media post raised fears that scammers would use the pics to blackmail men for either money or marriage.