Rapid growth in the number of post-pandemic tourists has left many local authorities in Japan confronting the challenge of overtourism and its negative impact on residents and the environment.
Issues such as overcrowding on public transportation systems and problems related to garbage disposal have emerged in various parts of the country.
The challenge has caught the attention of the central government, which is aiming to support local efforts at overcoming these problems.
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