Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.

The effect of tourism growth. Mass tourism is causing problems with Japan’s public trash situation. For example, travelers come from around the world to visit the UNESCO-listed city of Nara, a ...

The incident shocked Japan and changed the country forever. One aftereffect was the removal of trash cans from subway and train stations. While some still exist, they feature clear plastic bags ...

Japan has made a huge push for its citizens to recycle, which is another reason for the small sizes of trash cans. McMorran, the Japanese studies professor, says that some municipalities have as ...