Record numbers of foreign travelers are visiting Japan, sparking friction with locals. Cities and travel operators are seeking ways to ease tensions and promote harmony.

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Japan comes alive with matsuri, festivals that celebrate local culture and traditions throughout the country. From the icy winters of Sapporo to the river walks of Osaka, every city and every season ...

Funami-zaka is a steep slope in the harbour city of Otaru in Northern Japan. It’s famed for being featured in the 1995 Japanese film, Love Letter, and for it’s stunning views across the sea. But it’s ...

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Overtourism can cause harm to historic sites, overwhelm infrastructure and make life difficult for locals. How can we make a ...

It is one of the “three famous pagodas of Japan” along with those at Horyuji ... the Yuda Onsen hot springs and the Yamaguchi Gion Festival, which he described as an alternative to Kyoto ...