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Frustrated Kyoto Temple Declares Co-Existing With Tourists “Impossible”

The temple's head priest later softened his comments, saying tourists should be educated about "unwritten culture" before entering Japan.

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Tourists Flock to This Hot Hokkaido Spot. Residents Worry Their City is Disappearing

Many restaurants and businesses in the city of Furano love the influx - but others are sick of picking up traveler's garbage.

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Do Tourists to Japan Have Bad Changing Room Manners?

From wearing heavy perfume to failing to remove their shoes, Japan tourists are making headaches for shoppers and staff alike.

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Why Aren’t Japanese Restaurants Happy to Have Chinese Tourists?

Are Chinese tourists to Japan ill-mannered? Why users on a popular Chinese social media app are lambasting their fellow citizens' behavior.

LIVING IN JAPAN

Tokyo’s “Cafe Refugees” Seek Seats as Remote Workers Crowd Coffee Shops

Why is it so damn hard to find a seat at a cafe in Tokyo these days? Tourism is one factor -…

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Japan Tourist Attraction Issues “White Taxi” Warnings to Tourists

Here's why police around Himeji Castle are telling tourists that if the plate is white, you should say "thanks, I'm alright."

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Hotel Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Due in Part to Weak Yen

Booking a hotel for Japan travel? Expect a bit of a sticker shock: hotel prices are at levels not seen since 1997.

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Tourist in Hokkaido Killed by Train While Trying to Take Picture

The location near Asari Station in Otaru has become a famous "hidden" tourist spot, especially among Chinese travelers.