KYOTO – The authorities in Kyoto announced on Jan 14 plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan’s picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too ...

Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday plans to hike lodging taxes, as Japan's ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists. Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, ...

Another worldwide city has drawn a battle line against what it perceives to be mass tourism. This time, it’s Kyoto, Japan. The city has closed off some side streets, including a popular geisha ...

Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, Japan has seen foreign tourism numbers explode in recent years, with arrivals in 2024 expected to have hit a record of more than 35 million. But like ...

Kyoto, Japan: Kyoto authorities announced Tuesday ... Lured by its myriad sights and a weak yen, Japan has seen foreign tourism numbers explode in recent years, with arrivals in 2024 expected ...