Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the ...

The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist arrivals in 2024, topping 2019’s record of nearly 32 million, according to ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from ...

Authorities in Kyoto on Tuesday announced plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles ...

Tourist magnets like Kyoto, which on Tuesday announced plans to hike lodging taxes, and Venice, are on a crusade to deal with surging visitor numbers.

Residents in Kyoto have complained of disrespectful tourists harassing the geisha like paparazzi in their frenzy for photos, ...

The popular travel destination of Kyoto in Japan is significantly raising accommodation tax in an attempt to curb overtourism ...

Authorities have also taken steps beyond Kyoto, including introducing an entry fee and a daily cap on the number of hikers ...