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Tokyo adding new anti-littering fines in Shibuya and Harajuku, will require more trash cans too

With fewer excuses for littering, there’s going to be less tolerance too.

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Japanese avoiding domestic travel as foreign tourists increase, possibly creating vicious cycle

More foreign tourists leading to fewer Japanese tourists could be leading to more foreign tourists which could lead to fewer Japanese tourists which could…

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Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area

Proponents want cafes, convenience stores, and other takeout shops to take on greater responsibility as foreign tourist numbers and litter amounts grow.

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Many foreign tourists not picking up, paying for their orders at 100-year-old Tokyo sweets shop

Century-old dorayaki specialist in Ginza is asking for a little more considerateness from its recently expanded foreigner fan base.

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Foreign tourists in Japan break inbound fall tourism record, are spending their money differently

Number of international visitors to Japan continues to rise, but spending patterns are shifting as bargains start to dry up.

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Foreign tourists spending at Japanese department stores dropping rapidly, study says

Tax-exempt spending falls for fifth consecutive month compared to previous year.

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Foreign tourist steals offering and chugs booze in Japanese cemetery, sparking police investigation

People both living and dead in Japan have reason to be very angry at this moron.

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Fewer Japanese people traveling domestically, government blames birth rate, others blame foreign crowds, costs

Japanese domestic travel numbers have shrunk by more than the population has.

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Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan

Sacred sites are not the place for gymnastics.

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Tsukemen ramen restaurant becomes a hit with foreign tourists in Tokyo

Dipping noodles are all the rage with visitors to Japan.

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Japan set to introduce new entry system for foreign tourists

New immigration procedures will affect visitors from 71 countries and regions.

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Foreign tourists blamed for Japan rice shortage as “Reiwa Rice Riots” leaves shelves bare

Tourists are said to be eating Japan out of rice, depleting the local food supply. 

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Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers

If you’re travelling in Japan, you need to be aware of this rule.

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Japanese government wants to build luxury resorts in all national parks for foreign tourists

Wants plan completed in time to celebrate 100th anniversary of Japan’s national park system.

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Kyoto experiencing problems with foreign tourists not paying for bus fares, but not on purpose

Transportation bureau wants to collect full fares while still making the ride pleasant for all passengers.

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