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 ...
Bouncers hired to control crowds in Japanese city after tourist is killed while taking a photo
A small and picturesque port city in Japan has hired security guards to police selfie-taking tourists. Known for its pretty ...
How this Japanese city is keeping the geisha tradition alive
Meet the mistress of Nara’s last geisha house — a remarkable woman who’s on a mission to keep this complex tradition alive in ...
Japanese city where HK tourist died places guards around popular tourist destination
The guards hold signs in English, Chinese and Korean, and will be stationed till the end of March. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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This snowy Japanese town represents love. But overtourism is turning the sweetness sour
Tranquil and blanketed in pristine white snow, the Japanese city of Otaru serves as the backdrop ... on January 24 while reportedly snapping photos on the tracks at Asari Station, known for ...
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Bouncers hired to control crowds in Japanese city after tourist is killed while taking a photo
A small and picturesque port city in Japan has hired security guards to ... Guards will prevent visitors from flocking to take coveted pictures of the sea and the port and clogging up the area.