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Tourists to Japan Hit Record 37 Million, Crowding Locales
A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.
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Japan’s Mount Fuji implements tourist tax in response to overcrowding concerns
Mount Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an icon of Japan, has put new regulations in place for climbers amid concerns about overcrowding ... told CNN Travel last year. In 2023, a volunteer ...
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Japan hires security guards for major site due to out of control tourists
With over 36 million visitors last year, tourism in Japan is booming ... after residents complained about overcrowding and harassment of the geishas. Otaru has seen an influx of visitors ...
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Japan smashes annual record with more than 36 million tourists in 2024
it was reported that Japan hiked the entry fees and restricted the number of visitors to tackle overcrowding on Mount Fuji as the climbing season kicked off in July. Given the over-tourism ...
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Osaka considers taxing foreign tourists amid overcrowding
The governor emphasized the need to combat overcrowding and to implement more beautification projects throughout the prefecture since tourism demand has recovered with the COVID-19 pandemic subsiding.