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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 ...