Stop Doing This In Japan: Tourist Habits That Drive Locals Crazy

Overtourism in Japan is triggering rare public pushback in hotspots like Tokyo, Kyoto and Kamakura. A cherry blossom festival near Mt Fuji has been cancelled this year, after residents complained of disruption. Crowds at Kamakura’s "Slam Dunk” crossing are clogging roads and public transport. In Kyoto and Tokyo, some restaurants are turning tourists away as frustration builds. Even as Japan welcomes record visitor numbers, residents say maintaining social norms and daily routines have become increasingly difficult. A recent survey found 61 per cent of locals in major destinations want tougher action on tourist behaviour. Watch the full episode: Japan's Problem With Tourists: But Why Does It Want More? | Insight | Full Episode    • Japan's Problem With Tourists: But Why Doe...   00:00 Things that annoy locals 00:43 Kamakura’s “Slam Dunk” crossing 03:12 Do not speak loudly on Japan’s trains 04:17 Why this Tokyo bar turns away tourists 07:05 Tourists behaving badly ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsight #Japan #Overtourism #JapanTourism #JapanCulture Have feedback or an idea for a story? Email cnainsider@mediacorp.com.sg Also watch: How To Cut Your Travel Bill On Your Next Japan Holiday | Money Mind | Travel Hacks    • How To Cut Your Travel Bill On Your Next J...   Why Right-Winged Ideology Is Gaining Popularity In Japan | Insight | Full Episode    • Why Right-Winged Ideology Is Gaining Popul...   Inside A Japanese 'Resignation Agency': Why Japan's Workers Need Help Quitting Their Jobs    • Inside A Japanese 'Resignation Agency': Wh...   For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: / cnainsider Facebook: / cnainsider Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider