Another worldwide city has drawn a battle line against what it perceives to be mass tourism. This time, it’s Kyoto, Japan. The city has closed off some side streets, including a popular geisha ...

It also noted its regret that its “vague management” had caused issues at the tourist spot. From January 7, tourists wishing to visit the town after 5pm must purchase a ticket, according to ...

A growing number of tourist hot spots in Japan are considering implementing a two-tier pricing system that charges visitors more than local residents. The measure, already adopted at some ...

TOKYO - Spending by foreign visitors to Japan reached ¥5.8 trillion yen ($39 billion) in the first nine months of 2024, surpassing the full-year record of 5.3 trillion yen set in 2023, the Japan ...