Japan travel (Page 2)
We head to Osaka’s world-famous canal district and see who’s thriving and who’s struggling with the drop in travelers from China.
Mr. Sato heads to one of Japan’s biggest Chinatowns to see how things are following China’s travel advisory.
Tripling the current tax still isn’t enough for some politicians who want travelers to pay even more when flying out of Japan.
No city in Japan is more symbolic of overtourism these days than Kyoto, so is the travel downturn from China having a noticeable effect?
With a diplomatic spat prompting a warning from the Chinese government, we go to see if it’s had any effect on Tokyo’s most popular historical neighborhood.
With chairlifts, an illuminated slide, and a dazzling Tamagotchi display, Illumillion is a must-visit spot in Japan this winter.
As foreign visitor numbers and overtourism concerns both reach historic highs, policymakers think they may have found a way to use one to address the other.
Tokyo Dome Hotel fills rooms with all the My Melody and Kuromi adorableness they can hold.
Travelers give their picks for the best places to take a trip to see seasonal leaves and feel yesteryear vibes.
World’s largest indoor Godzilla statue will welcome and/or terrify visitors to Japan starting this winter.
Number of international visitors to Japan continues to rise, but spending patterns are shifting as bargains start to dry up.
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