In 2024, Japan experienced an influx of 36.9 million international visitors, highlighting a significant recovery in tourism. However, this surge has led to growing frustrations among local residents, particularly in cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Many citizens are disturbed by tourists’ unfamiliarity with local customs and their disruptive behaviors, such as littering, overcrowding public transport, and noise from rental properties. Specific incidents have raised alarm, indicating a need for better awareness and management of tourist behavior during peak seasons.
Japan saw 36.9 million international visitors in 2024, up 47.1% on the previous year. This surpassed the record of 31.9 million in 2019, immediately before the pandemic.
The Japanese media has also picked up on a number of incidents that have been particularly shocking, including the case of a US tourist who was arrested.
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