After fears that tourist numbers would never return to pre-pandemic levels, it may now be a case of too much of a good thing for Japan.
A combination of a weak yen, more affordable airfares, the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions and “revenge travel” has led to monthly visitors to Japan hitting a record high.
Over-tourism is now such a problem for one Japanese town it has erected a barrier to block snow-capped views of Mount Fuji, after locals complained about the bad behaviour of selfie-seeking visitors.
So, what measures have been implemented to curb over-tourism?
How is Japan handling over-tourism?
Over-tourism happens when so many visitors are attracted to an area that life becomes unpleasant for the locals, despite any economic or other ostensible benefits.
One of Japan’s busiest tourist periods of the year ended on Monday.
Golden Week — which…