This snowy Japanese town represents love. But overtourism is turning the sweetness sour
The increased focus on foreign travelers follows the death of a Hong Kong woman on the outskirts of Otaru. The 61-year-old ...
Four towns to visit in Kyushu, an often overlooked corner of Japan
The most famous attraction is Takachiho Gorge – a deep chasm carved out by several explosions from the nearby Mount Aso, ...
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Japan town calls in security to control unruly tourists
A small town in Japan has taken drastic measures and hired a team of security guards to manage hordes of inconsiderate tourists. Otaru, a small port town on Hokkaido island has been inundated by ...
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Japanese troops defuse WWII-era shell at Okinawa Expressway construction site
Japanese troops last week defused another American-made shell believed to be left over from World War II and removed it from ...
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This snowy Japanese town represents love. But overtourism is turning the sweetness sour
But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become ... Ginzan Onsen, a popular Japanese hot spring town known for its scenic snowy views, began limiting ...
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This snowy Japanese town represents love. But overtourism is turning the sweetness sour
But this sleepy city tucked away on the west coast of the island of Hokkaido has become the latest flashpoint in Japan’s ongoing battle against overtourism. Local authorities recently deployed ...