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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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Mount Fuji Hikers Will Now Be Charged Over Rs 2,000 On All Trails
Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday.
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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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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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Hiking Surge Expected At Japan's Mount Fuji, Officials Seek Crowd Control
Local authorities and tourism associations near Mount Fuji warned that an "unprecedented" number of people were expected to tackle its steep symmetrical slopes this year.
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"Dream Come True": Japan Reopens To Tourists
Japan reopened its doors to tourists Tuesday after two-and-a-half years of tough Covid-19 restrictions, with officials hoping an influx of travellers enticed by a weak yen will boost the economy.
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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.
-
Mount Fuji Hikers Will Now Be Charged Over Rs 2,000 On All Trails
Hikers attempting any of Mount Fuji's four main trails will be charged an entry fee of 4,000 yen ($27) from this summer, after local authorities passed a bill on Monday.
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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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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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Hiking Surge Expected At Japan's Mount Fuji, Officials Seek Crowd Control
Local authorities and tourism associations near Mount Fuji warned that an "unprecedented" number of people were expected to tackle its steep symmetrical slopes this year.
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"Dream Come True": Japan Reopens To Tourists
Japan reopened its doors to tourists Tuesday after two-and-a-half years of tough Covid-19 restrictions, with officials hoping an influx of travellers enticed by a weak yen will boost the economy.
