Tourists visiting Kyoto can expect to pay higher hotel taxes in 2026 as the Japan city aims to mitigate the negative impacts ...

A sushi restaurant constructed by this east Japan town as a base for interaction with inbound tourists and others has opened ...

Authorities in Kyoto have announced plans to significantly increase hotel lodging taxes as the city seeks to address local conce ...

From Tokyo to Osaka and Fukuoka, major metropolises already levy tourists a few hundred yen per night for accommodation.

“The important thing for Japan is to try to spread tourists to local areas, other than places like Tokyo or Kyoto, [or] Osaka. There are also many other nice places… attracting more tourists ...

KYOTO—As the ancient capital grapples with overtourism, Kyoto city officials will raise the accommodation tax to a maximum of ...

A short metro or regional train ride from Kyoto, Osaka trades ancient temples for modern architecture, a lively atmosphere ...

KYOTO, Japan -- The municipal government of Kyoto said Tuesday that it will raise hotel lodging taxes to as much as 10,000 ...

Tokyo topped the rankings of Japan's 47 prefectures in terms of the amount of spending money adults have, followed by ...

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Japan's Sakura or cherry blossom season is always eagerly awaited by tourists, but unfortunately the pink blooming phenomenon ...