Japan is thronged with tourists but not every place feels it is getting its fair share. The “overtourism” that irks residents ...

Across the region, renowned destinations are reaching a tourism glass-ceiling that’s impacting the quality of life for residents while destroying the iconic spots that draw people in the first place.

Japan’s departure tax – a fee collected from all people leaving the country, most often those who travel by air – was ...

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed her cabinet to draft a plan to review immigration and tourism regulations by January.

A fascinating blend of cultural and historical influences, the Japanese archipelago feels a world apart from Tokyo, Kyoto and ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Japan has become a hot travel destination in recent years but there may be some changes on the horizon. To help control the influx of visitors, the Japanese government is looking to ...

In 2024, over 2.7 million Americans traveled to Japan, marking a significant increase of 33% compared to 2023, as reported by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). According to the JNTO’s ...

Veteran tour guide Itsuo Okada examines a canister used for storing matcha tea in Kyoto. It's been just a year since Japan reopened its borders to international travel after the pandemic. But tourism ...

As autumn deepens, fall foliage is coming into its best viewing season across the country, and the seasonal colors around ...

Basic measures — such as washing hands, wearing masks in crowds and frequent ventilation — are effective in preventing ...