Japan is experiencing a significant surge in tourism, leading to overcrowding and concerns about visitor behavior. As a result, there are discussions about implementing higher prices for foreign tourists to control the influx. The mayor of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture has suggested separate pricing for international visitors, which has raised concerns about potential discrimination. The tourism boom has also led to a rise in luxury hotels in areas like Ginza and record-high duty-free sales at department stores in May. Tourism has now become Japan's second-largest export, following the automotive industry. These developments were reported between June 23 and June 25.
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ICYMI: The mayor of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture said the city might implement separate pricing for tourists from abroad. Why some foreign residents worry this will result in blatant discrimination. https://t.co/mJlUY1IhYN
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Pricy hotels pop up across Ginza amid inbound tourism boom | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & #Japan Watch https://t.co/L0oBRVu8fx
With the steady influx of overseas tourists, complaints about overcrowding and poor behavior are prompting some in Japan to consider controlling the flow by charging higher prices for foreign visitors. https://t.co/bUsbT4Ifsc