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 ...

As Japan’s popularity soars, many travelers want to experience the country beyond the usual crowded hotspots. I’ve been on ...

Japanese food yet? There are almost 400 Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan, and the best meals are often found locally. To ...

Don’t write an obituary for tourist info offices just yet. In Asia, these centers are thriving – and not just because people need directions. In Japan and Korea, these offices are tourist ...

A popular town in Japan is so overwhelmed by tourists who are causing “chaos” in the hunt for the perfect photo that it has been forced to take action.

KAMAKURA, Kanagawa Prefecture—In this popular tourist spot, visitors are annoying local businesses. They’re misusing the toilets provided for customers.

TOKYO -- Even as the influx of international tourists into Japan continues to set new records, Japanese citizens are showing a growing preference for staying home. Travel has been a go-to ...

Overtourism is becoming a problem in many areas in Japan, with some airports and tourist spots not being able to keep up with the rapid increase of foreign visitors.

The deer population in the Japanese city of Nara has reportedly increased as more tourists come to the ancient capital and feed the animals.

The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting.

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 ...

Overtourism is becoming a problem in many areas in Japan, with some airports and tourist spots not being able to keep up with the rapid increase of foreign visitors.