The popular travel destination of Kyoto in Japan is significantly raising accommodation tax in an attempt to curb overtourism by reducing visitor numbers. The city plans to raise lodging tax for ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous ... The largest city on the northern island of Hokkaido, Sapporo is famous for its beer, ramen ...

For the second consecutive year, two Japanese cities were the most popular destinations for South Korean travelers going abroad during the Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays.According ...

Brewers believe traditional Japanese drink will see a renaissance now it has gained a world heritage listing. Sake, a traditional rice wine known as nihonshu, ranks as one of Japan's most famous ...

The city plans to raise lodging tax ... visitors experienced overtourism issues in Japan in 2024, with congestion at tourist sites being the most common complaint. In response, 60 per cent of ...