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Japan's Visa Fees Set To Rise 5 Times, First Hike In Nearly 50 Years
Single-entry visa fees for foreign nationals travelling to Japan will rise from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, approximately Rs 1,750 to Rs 8,752.
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Indian YouTuber Shares How Japanese Police Found Lost Wallet In Minutes
The quick recovery left the YouTuber impressed by the efficiency and integrity of the system.
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Too Many Tourists, Japan Is Now Adding A New Tax To Stay In The Country
Local authorities say the move will help fund tourism infrastructure while easing pressure on crowded destinations popular with visitors.
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Japan Sees 60% Drop In Chinese Tourists As Diplomatic Tensions Deepen
Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan plunged 60.7% in January amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan, dropping from nearly a million to 385,300. A Beijing travel warning, fewer flights, and PM Takaichi's hawkish stance fueled the fallout.
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Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Cancelled Due To Overtourism
Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival: A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism.
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5 Mistakes To Avoid In Japan As A Tourist
Behind the politeness, there are some strict, unspoken rules. Here's what you should avoid as a tourist in Japan.
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Japan Crosses 10 Million Visitors Through March At Fastest Ever Pace
Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen propelled a record tourism boom.
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Why Shoveling Snow Is Japan's Newest Tourist Attraction (And Why Tourists Love It)
A tour agency in Sapporo, Hokkaido - one of the world's snowiest cities - has introduced snow shoveling as an activity.
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This Beautiful Japanese City Is Dubbed As 'Seventh Ring Of Hell'. Here's Why
Local authorities are seen managing pedestrian traffic as tourists struggle through the packed streets.
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As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot
A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday.
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Japan Megaquake Alert Triggers Mass Hotel Cancellations, Disrupts Tourism
Japan's unprecedented megaquake advisory has prompted thousands of hotel cancellations in areas flagged as high-risk, dealing businesses a heavy blow in what would have been one of the busiest seasons, hoteliers said Tuesday.
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Entry Fee Issued For Mount Fuji Hikers Amid New Crowd Control Measures
Mount Fuji's summer climbing season began on Monday with new crowd control measures to combat over-tourism on the Japanese volcano's most popular trail.
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Holes Poked In Mount Fuji Barrier: Japan Town Official
A Japanese town that mounted a huge barrier to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji said Tuesday that around 10 small holes have already been poked in the mesh screen.
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Japan To Open Borders From June 10 To Aid Hobbled Tourism Industry: Report
Japan's easing of a two-year ban on foreign tourists seeks to balance the enormous economic importance of tourism with concerns that travellers would trigger a Covid outbreak.
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Tsunami-Hit Japan Beaches Reopen 7 Years After Devastating Disaster
Japan has reopened three beaches in regions devastated by the 2011 tsunami and resulting Fukushima nuclear disaster after years of reconstruction efforts, officials said Monday.
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Japan's Visa Fees Set To Rise 5 Times, First Hike In Nearly 50 Years
Single-entry visa fees for foreign nationals travelling to Japan will rise from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000, approximately Rs 1,750 to Rs 8,752.
-
Indian YouTuber Shares How Japanese Police Found Lost Wallet In Minutes
The quick recovery left the YouTuber impressed by the efficiency and integrity of the system.
-
Too Many Tourists, Japan Is Now Adding A New Tax To Stay In The Country
Local authorities say the move will help fund tourism infrastructure while easing pressure on crowded destinations popular with visitors.
-
Japan Sees 60% Drop In Chinese Tourists As Diplomatic Tensions Deepen
Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan plunged 60.7% in January amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan, dropping from nearly a million to 385,300. A Beijing travel warning, fewer flights, and PM Takaichi's hawkish stance fueled the fallout.
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Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Cancelled Due To Overtourism
Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival: A cherry blossom festival boasting a highly Instagrammable view of Japan's Mount Fuji has been cancelled after residents complained of overtourism.
-
5 Mistakes To Avoid In Japan As A Tourist
Behind the politeness, there are some strict, unspoken rules. Here's what you should avoid as a tourist in Japan.
-
Japan Crosses 10 Million Visitors Through March At Fastest Ever Pace
Japan crossed the 10 million visitor mark at the fastest ever pace in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen propelled a record tourism boom.
-
Why Shoveling Snow Is Japan's Newest Tourist Attraction (And Why Tourists Love It)
A tour agency in Sapporo, Hokkaido - one of the world's snowiest cities - has introduced snow shoveling as an activity.
-
This Beautiful Japanese City Is Dubbed As 'Seventh Ring Of Hell'. Here's Why
Local authorities are seen managing pedestrian traffic as tourists struggle through the packed streets.
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As Overtourism Wanes, Japan Removes Barrier At Mount Fuji Photo Spot
A barrier erected in Japan to block a popular view of Mount Fuji has been taken down -- for now -- after succeeding in discouraging unruly tourists, a town official said Tuesday.
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Japan Megaquake Alert Triggers Mass Hotel Cancellations, Disrupts Tourism
Japan's unprecedented megaquake advisory has prompted thousands of hotel cancellations in areas flagged as high-risk, dealing businesses a heavy blow in what would have been one of the busiest seasons, hoteliers said Tuesday.
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Entry Fee Issued For Mount Fuji Hikers Amid New Crowd Control Measures
Mount Fuji's summer climbing season began on Monday with new crowd control measures to combat over-tourism on the Japanese volcano's most popular trail.
-
Holes Poked In Mount Fuji Barrier: Japan Town Official
A Japanese town that mounted a huge barrier to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji said Tuesday that around 10 small holes have already been poked in the mesh screen.
-
Japan To Open Borders From June 10 To Aid Hobbled Tourism Industry: Report
Japan's easing of a two-year ban on foreign tourists seeks to balance the enormous economic importance of tourism with concerns that travellers would trigger a Covid outbreak.
-
Tsunami-Hit Japan Beaches Reopen 7 Years After Devastating Disaster
Japan has reopened three beaches in regions devastated by the 2011 tsunami and resulting Fukushima nuclear disaster after years of reconstruction efforts, officials said Monday.
