Panic in Japan as locals rage at 'too many tourists' and threaten hotel change
Earlier this week, Kyoto, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, revealed its plans to increase hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 yen (£51) per night. According to the officials, the aim was to tackle concerns about overtourism .
Tourists to Japan Hit Record 37 Million, Crowding Locales
A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.
Record 36.8 million tourists visited Japan in 2024
Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like
Japan: Japan breaks annual tourist record with 36 million visitors in 2024
Japan recorded an all-time high of more than 36 million foreign visitors in 2024, spending more than 8 trillion yen ($50.8 billion) for the first time, thanks to the tourism boom favored by its weak currency.
World's most favorite travel destination hits record 36.8 million tourists in 2024
Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.
Japan welcomes record 36.8M tourists in 2024, returning to pre-COVID boom
Japan shattered its previous tourism records in 2024, drawing over 36.8 million international visitors. This marked a significant leap from the pre-pandemic peak of 32 million in 2019. While the weak yen played a crucial role in making Japan an affordable destination,
Japanese expert reveals when the country will be left with just one child under 14
A Japanese expert on demographic trends and ageing society has warned that if the country’s birthrate continues its current ...
Japan to be country partner in investors' meet
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Wednesday that Japan would participate as a country partner in the ...
Tsunami warning issued & evacuations ordered after huge 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes ‘Ring of Fire’ off Japan coast
JAPAN issued a tsunami advisory after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the country on Monday. The quake was at a depth of 23 ...
Moon rover-inspired robot could be a game-changer for Japan’s ageing farmers
Japan’s population is the oldest in the world, with few young people working in agriculture. But now its farmers are getting help from a robot called Adam.
Japan tourism figures show Australians are flocking to 'the new Bali'
Nearly 1 million Australians visited Japan last year, marking a 50 per cent increase in visitor numbers, as the country ...
Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami ...
Panic in beautiful city in ‘friendliest country’ as tourists told ‘go somewhere else'
Japan is often ranked amongst the world's friendliest countries to visit, with its citizens being described as kind, helpful, ...
Japan will be country partner in Global Investors Summit Madhya Pradesh
Renewable energy policies include the MP Pump Hydro storage Policy 2025, Madhya Pradesh Biofuel Promotion Policy 2025, and MP ...
Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to ...
Japan Hit a Record 37 Million Tourists Last Year
Japan saw a record 36.9 million foreign visitors in 2024, a 47 percent increase from the year prior. The previous record was ...