City in Japan near Mount Fuji turns empty commercial spaces into lodgings for tourists
In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the ...
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The squad saving deer from tourist trash in Japan's Nara
As peckish deer chase delighted tourists in Japan's temple-dotted Nara Park, a quiet but dedicated team of litter-pickers ...
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Can Japan solve its growing over-tourism crisis?
After a record-breaking year for tourist arrivals in 2024, Japan is bracing for another peak in visitors this year. While the travel industry and the national government are enjoying the post-pandemic ...
I took my kids to Japan and made mistakes. Here’s what I learnt
The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 ...
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In 1992, teacher had memorable climb up Mount Fuji in Japan [I Know a Story column]
There is an old Japanese saying that to climb Fuji once is wise, to climb it twice is to proclaim oneself a fool.” ...
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Yamanashi will double Mt. Fuji climbing fee next summer
Climbing Mount Fuji will become more expensive next summer, with Yamanashi Prefecture raising the toll on the mountain’s Yoshida trail from 2,000 yen ($13) to 4,000 yen. The prefectural ...
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10 holes found punched in sheet designed to block view of Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji can be easily seen from multiple prefectures. But the Lawson site has been a particularly hot tourist spot since a social media influencer posted a shot of Japan’s tallest peak there ...