Japan is currently more of a tourist hotspot than ever, with its weak yen making it very attractive for holidaymakers. In the first half of this year, about 1.3 million people from Hong Kong visited the country. For some people, however, the prospect of having a holiday in Japan can be a daunting one, with … Read more
Nov 01, 2024 12:41 PM IST Staying updated about the latest developments around the globe is important for students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC CSE, SSC, etc. Staying updated and being informed about the latest developments around the globe is important for students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC CSE, SSC, etc. Try to … Read more
Travellers in standstill traffic outside the sun-washed walls of Casa do Cipreste sometimes spot the bell and pull the string “because it’s funny”, Pimentel says. Martinho de Almada Pimentel at his mountainside mansion, Casa do Cipreste, in Sintra, Portugal. Photo: AP With the windows open, he can smell car exhaust fumes and hear the “tuk-tuk” … Read more
Mt Fuji is seen through a hole poked in a black screen installed to stop tourists taking photos of the mountain with a convenience store in Fujikawaguchiko in the foreground. Photo: Kyodo News/AP The Mount Fuji Dream Bridge – they were perhaps asking for trouble with that name – aligns with the outline of the … Read more
Despite its name, the structure is an ordinary bridge over a river, with a narrow pavement separated from the road by a waist-high concrete wall. A foreign tourist poses for a photo in front of the Lawson Kawaguchiko Ekimae convenience store, which was famous for its views of Mount Fuji before a screen was put … Read more
An online booking system for Mount Fuji’s most popular trail was announced on Monday by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano. Japan’s highest mountain has become increasingly crowded during the summer hiking season, raising concerns over safety and environmental damage. To ease congestion on the Yoshida Trail, the preferred route for … Read more
Then, in a bid to attract culturally sensitive sightseers, the “Renew Your View” campaign was launched to encourage the appreciation of the city through the eyes of locals rather than as part of the mass-tourism phenomenon. These initiatives come on the heels of a ban on cruise ships entering the city centre, a decision that … Read more
