Tourist Tsunami

Tourists are flooding Japan, drawn by a weak yen, with over 3 million international arrivals in March alone—a record-breaking month. However, the influx is causing overtourism concerns, even for locals like 75-year-old Shoji Matsumoto, whose barbershop has seen unexpected visits from non-Japanese-speaking tourists.

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has acknowledged the challenges of managing the surge, which has grown more than 10% compared to March 2019. How should Japan balance the benefits and drawbacks of its booming tourism industry?

Source: The Japan Times
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