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Japan’s Inbound Tourism Crowds Into Just Seven Prefectures: Report
A Tokyo Shimbun and Kyodo analysis of 2025 smartphone-location data finds seven prefectures account for 72 of Japan's top 100 inbound-tourist hotspots,…
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Surviving Summer: A Traveler’s Guide to Japan’s New Era of Extreme Heat
You CAN travel to Japan during the summer. It just takes a little preparation. Here are some tips for where to go…
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Scenic Train Journeys in Japan That You Can’t Miss
Sometimes, it really is more about the journey than the destination. Here are some romantic train rides in Japan that prove it.
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More Than Matcha: A Guide to Uji, a Kyoto Travel Gem
Discover temples, tea culture, and hidden history just outside Kyoto.
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Kyoto City May Partially Ban Vacation Rentals to Give Residents Tourist Relief
The city's mayor won't rule out creating "zero-day vacation rental" zones in residential areas in response to chronic complaints.
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Japan Sets New February Tourism Record Despite China Boycott
Travel from other countries offset a 45.2% drop from a nation that used to lead the pack in Japan tourism.
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Kyoto Plans Two-Tier Bus Pricing Amid Overtourism
The city hopes that charging tourists more will make it easier for residents to get around and fund new transportation initiatives.
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Eating On People’s Porches: Overtourism Overwhelms Ine, Japan’s “Venice of the East”
The iconic boat house village saw nearly 480,000 visitors in 2024 - an estimated 270 times its population.