New Tourism Minister Addresses Overtourism Concerns
New Japanese tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko has expressed concerns about the negative impact of overtourism on the country.
Kaneko stated that the concentration of foreign visitors in certain regions is
"very serious".
Measures to address this issue will be included in the country's upcoming tourism promotion plan, which aims to
"balance the acceptance of tourists with efforts to ensure residents' quality of life".
Some initiatives include introducing express buses, congestion maps, and signs promoting good manners.
The ministry is revising the basic plan to promote Japan as a tourism-oriented country, aiming to spread tourism benefits to all regions.
Author's summary: Japan's new tourism minister tackles overtourism issues.