Japan seeks more visitors despite overtourism woes
Japan’s tourism chief said on Thursday its ambitious goal of luring 60 million foreign tourists a year – more than double the current level – is well within reach, despite …
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Another barrier to Mount Fuji photo taking is going up as tourists disturb residents
Despite its name, the structure is an ordinary bridge over a river, with a narrow pavement separated from the road by a waist-high concrete wall. A foreign tourist poses for …
Is Hong Kong’s politeness drive just a courtesy call amid tourist complaints? The Post takes a look at past campaigns
Hong Kong is bringing back a campaign to foster polite manners among the catering, retail and taxi industries after the city launched a wave of similar initiatives nearly three decades …
Hong Kong cable car attraction at 95% of pre-pandemic heights as Southeast Asian tourists return, but long-haul traffic remains slow
Tung did not reveal the total number of long-haul visitors to the attraction from January to mid-May, but said they amounted to about 15 per cent of traffic over the …
Pleasant surprise for tourists: Himachal Pradesh sees fresh snowfall. Videos go viral
At a time when many parts of northwest and eastern India are reeling under record-breaking heatwave, the experience of snowfall in Himachal Pradesh is a pleasant delight for many tourists …
Southeast Asian tourists flock to China after visa rules ease
China is regaining its status as a hotspot for Southeast Asian tourists lured by new visa-free entry programmes and easier access to the mainland’s cashless payment systems, according to booking …
Thailand targets ‘digital nomads’, students, and tourists by approving longer visa stays
Thailand targets ‘digital nomads’, students, and tourists by approving longer visa stays Thailand’s government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote …
Manhattanhenge: Manhattanhenge 2024: How and where to watch solar spectacle? Here are details
After the total solar eclipse that thrilled the US when millions of people watched this spectacle, another solar spectacle, though of less magnitude, will thrill the people once again. As …
Want to climb Mount Fuji this summer? Expect new fees and climbing limits
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails on Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji will have to book a slot and pay a fee as crowds, littering and …
Japanese residents complain about Mount Fuji overtourism again – this time over a scenic bridge
The Fuji Dream Bridge, on Route 139 in Shizuoka prefecture, aligns directly with the outline of Mount Fuji. From some angles, the steps up to the bridge appear to lead …