tourism

TRAVEL

Japan To Charge Tourists Consumption Tax and Refund At Departure

Thanks, scammers. Due to some people exploiting the system, Japan will now change how it handles duty-free purchasing by tourists.

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A Railway on Mt. Fuji?! Why Critics Are Crying Foul

Mt. Fuji may lose its World Heritage Status if it can't control overtourism. But one proposed solution - a railway - has…

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Hilton Pulls Ad Attacking Ryokans in Japan After Uproar

Hilton Japan ran an ad that seemed to mock the rules at traditional Japanese ryokan - and pulled it a week later…

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Tourism to Japan Soars, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels

Japan is setting records for the number of tourists visiting - and it's doing this despite record low turnout from China.

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Tourists are Spending More in Japan Than Ever

Tourism to Japan is almost back to its 2019 levels - but spending is through the roof, with travelers shelling out more…

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Japan Struggles to Find Solutions to Overtourism

Residents of tourist hotspots in Japan are expressing their frustration as overtourism causes congestion and creates safety hazards. Learn how Japan's Tourism…

BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Japan’s GDP Falls to 4th Place Behind Germany: IMF

Move over, Japan: the country's economic power continues to wane as its GDP now places it only 4th in the world. Learn…

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Will Japan Mandate Tourists To Travel With Tour Guides Soon?

Is your experience of Japan about to become a lot more regulated? A new proposal would require tourists in some cases to…