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Japan's tourism boom tests sustainability goals
Original: Japan’s booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability
Japan's tourism industry, boosted by record inbound visitor numbers, is struggling to make growth sustainable. Reports highlight pressure on popular destinations, infrastructure and local communities, with efforts to curb overtourism and improve environmental practices lagging behind the rapid surge in arrivals. Officials and businesses face growing calls to balance economic gains from tourism with protecting cultural sites and natural resources.
Why now: Record visitor numbers are renewing debate over overtourism and its environmental strain in Japan.
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- Japan’s booming tourism industry struggling to improve sustainability · The Japan Times
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