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Japan has shattered tourism records, welcoming over 31.6 million international visitors between January and September 2025 — surpassing all previous yearly totals. Despite concerns about overtourism, pollution, and crowding, arrivals continue to surge, with 3.26 million tourists in September alone, up 13.7% year-on-year. To address sustainability challenges, Japan approved its highest-ever hotel tax, set to take effect in Kyoto next year, with levies ranging from ¥1,000 to ¥10,000 per night depending on accommodation price, aimed at managing tourism and boosting city revenue.
Saturday, 18 October, 2025