KYOTO, Oct 14 (News On Japan) - Kayabuki Village in Kyoto Prefecture is home to 39 thatched-roof houses, selected as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the Japanese government.
As a place where visitors can experience Japan’s traditional landscape, it attracts tourists from all over the world. The village, adorned with blooming soba flowers and cosmos, is on the verge of welcoming autumn.
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Shibuya Ward in Tokyo has announced that the Hachiko statue in front of Shibuya Station will be cordoned off on New Year’s Eve following the cancellation of the countdown event in the area.
The Japanese government is moving toward easing visa requirements for Chinese visitors, while maintaining conditions such as minimum income levels, according to sources.
In an incident at a theme park in Kato City, Hyogo Prefecture, where the floor of a 3D maze collapsed, injuring six people, police have decided to send case files for three related officials to prosecutors.
In the early hours of today, around 1 a.m., a green streak of light was observed in northern Hokkaido, specifically in Monbetsu City. At the same time, the phenomenon was also recorded in Shihoro Town, Tokachi region, and by a car’s dashcam in Kitami City in the eastern part of Hokkaido.
Kyoto City has unveiled a new strategy aimed at balancing the needs of residents with the demands of tourism, with Mayor Koji Matsui announcing plans to increase the lodging tax applied to hotels and inns within the city.
The Osaka-Kansai Expo, set to open in four months, has announced plans to charge 10,000 yen per day for storing large luggage near the venue. This high fee is intended to discourage visitors from bringing large items to the site, reducing congestion and ensuring safety.
Akihabara, often dubbed "Electric Town," is a vibrant district in Tokyo renowned for its cutting-edge electronics, anime, manga, and gaming culture.
Kyoto City has unveiled a new strategy aimed at balancing the needs of residents with the demands of tourism, with Mayor Koji Matsui announcing plans to increase the lodging tax applied to hotels and inns within the city.
The Niseko region in western Hokkaido, renowned internationally for its powder snow, continues to draw significant attention as a prime ski destination.
The autumn foliage in Kyoto City, western Japan, has arrived about 10 days later than normal this year. (NHK)
Akihabara, Tokyo’s iconic district for anime and electronics, is grappling with a worsening litter problem as foreign tourist numbers increase. Piles of garbage, particularly near Akihabara Station, have become a common sight, with discarded cans and bottles left around vending machines and on the streets.
Chiba Prefecture has announced a plan to revise the toll system on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, currently being tested, by doubling toll fees during peak congestion hours from April next year.
For Kyoto, a city that attracts visitors from across Japan and abroad, autumn—with its vivid fall foliage—is a particularly crowded season. While concerns over overtourism have long been raised, in recent years, both the public and private sectors have introduced various measures to address the issue.
