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Japan sets sights on wealthy visitors to increase consumption
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA ... is expected to grow by about 1.5 times worldwide over the five years from 2021, according to a private institution. But Japan trails the United States and ...
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Japan’s tourism boom presents a special challenge for Kyoto
The city of Kyoto is known as Japan's cultural and spiritual capital. It's for good reason: Kyoto has hundreds of Buddhist ...
Shoplifting is on the rise in Japan. Here's why tourism is to blame
In 2024, over 36 million foreigners visited Japan. Unfortunately, this has also resulted in shoplifting on a massive scale, ...
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Trial run starts for resumption of Go To Travel tourism program
The test run involves 38 tours hosted by 11 travel companies designated by the Japan Tourism Agency and will continue until mid-November. The first trial began on Oct. 8 involving a tour operated ...
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Tourism in Japan is surging – but it’s still possible to get off the beaten path
Because Japan these days is very, very popular. With the yen softer than the clouds in a Hokkusai painting – added to a worldwide lust for East Asian culture – tourism in Japan is surging.
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Can Japan solve its growing over-tourism crisis?
A record number of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators seek ways to ease tensions and promote harmony ...