Sorry guys correction at 3:51 I meant to say 35 million! That’s the projected number of inbound tourists by the end of this year, which would a record number.
Countries who are actually experiencing an overtourism crisis: France Spain Italy Turkey Countries who complain they are experiencing an overtourism crisis when they actually aren't: Japan
I’m Japanese-Korean (Korean growing up in Japan), I live in the Shinagawa city, and it’s hilarious there is lots of foreigner everytimes I go to the train station, from Spring to Winter there is overcrowd amount of foreigners (summer is like as if half of the people in the city are foreigners).
Gosh I’ve only been to Japan in the summer once a very long time ago, but I can’t imagine what it’s like to live amongst that level of crowding 😭 I was already overstimulated by the amount of people around in the wintertime
Basically, I agree with your consideration. I love Japan. So I don't want their culture to be destroyed by tourists. The number of trash cans should maintain the status quo. I think it should be regulated by law like in Singapore so that some Japan and tourists who cannot follow the rules will also follow them.
A little correction. The lack of garbage disposal containers in public places and bringing your trash home with you are not Japanese cultural norms. There used to be garbage disposal containers everywhere. However, a rash of terrorism incidents involving garbage disposal containers in the mid 90s resulted in the removal of most of them and the concept of bringing home your trash was born. However, nobody has ever liked it and with the influx of tourists now, garbage disposal containers in public places are happily reappearing again.
my flights on sale in the UK were £600 booking over 6 months in advance (so around ¥117,000) which is frankly insane prices. Then combined with the weak Yen as a whole it makes it so much more possible to travel. That being said, as someone who adores Japanese culture and how respectful its people are to their history and their environment now, I wish more tourists would be as respectful to Japan and its people when travelling. The rubbish thing is such a pet peeve to me, as I'd assume these tourists are staying somewhere, so keep it in your bag and dispose of it at the hotel etc. at the end of the day. Also, this is the first time I felt like having to state "いいえ、私はイギリス人です" (No, I'm English), so I think there is a lot of anti-American tourism going on that is being driven by social media.
right I think it’s wonderful that more people are being exposed to Japanese culture and customs, but at what cost 😩 I think the individualist vs. collectivist culture difference also makes for particular friction with some Western tourists as well (although of course not all visitors are disrespectful)
@@neutral139 of course it doesn't by itself but considering how bad the economy is Japan can't afford to be picky. They simply should have some changes to adapt to the demand, then it'll be really helpful.
tourist overflow is like drinking salt water. you drink to get even thirstier. it's a loop that feeds itself. it's a curse that makes the lives of locals miserable. mediterranean/balkan friends will understand what I'm saying. Let me give an example. I'm from turkey. Right now in Antalya (mediterranean city) there is a strong russian/ukrainian diaspora going on. They own businesses, they have their tourism networks, they have their properties and large capital. Locals have to move out because the area has gotten ridiculously expensive. It's a clear example of what tourism has potential for. Locals are normal regular humans but these blondes bring expensive luxury stuff where they go so local people are at misery.
Sorry guys correction at 3:51 I meant to say 35 million! That’s the projected number of inbound tourists by the end of this year, which would a record number.
Countries who are actually experiencing an overtourism crisis:
France
Spain
Italy
Turkey
Countries who complain they are experiencing an overtourism crisis when they actually aren't:
Japan
When the yen was strong, the US had more japanese tourists. People want to see new things on the cheap.
I’m Japanese-Korean (Korean growing up in Japan), I live in the Shinagawa city, and it’s hilarious there is lots of foreigner everytimes I go to the train station, from Spring to Winter there is overcrowd amount of foreigners (summer is like as if half of the people in the city are foreigners).
Gosh I’ve only been to Japan in the summer once a very long time ago, but I can’t imagine what it’s like to live amongst that level of crowding 😭 I was already overstimulated by the amount of people around in the wintertime
Basically, I agree with your consideration. I love Japan. So I don't want their culture to be destroyed by tourists. The number of trash cans should maintain the status quo. I think it should be regulated by law like in Singapore so that some Japan and tourists who cannot follow the rules will also follow them.
A little correction. The lack of garbage disposal containers in public places and bringing your trash home with you are not Japanese cultural norms. There used to be garbage disposal containers everywhere. However, a rash of terrorism incidents involving garbage disposal containers in the mid 90s resulted in the removal of most of them and the concept of bringing home your trash was born. However, nobody has ever liked it and with the influx of tourists now, garbage disposal containers in public places are happily reappearing again.
my flights on sale in the UK were £600 booking over 6 months in advance (so around ¥117,000) which is frankly insane prices. Then combined with the weak Yen as a whole it makes it so much more possible to travel. That being said, as someone who adores Japanese culture and how respectful its people are to their history and their environment now, I wish more tourists would be as respectful to Japan and its people when travelling. The rubbish thing is such a pet peeve to me, as I'd assume these tourists are staying somewhere, so keep it in your bag and dispose of it at the hotel etc. at the end of the day. Also, this is the first time I felt like having to state "いいえ、私はイギリス人です" (No, I'm English), so I think there is a lot of anti-American tourism going on that is being driven by social media.
right I think it’s wonderful that more people are being exposed to Japanese culture and customs, but at what cost 😩 I think the individualist vs. collectivist culture difference also makes for particular friction with some Western tourists as well (although of course not all visitors are disrespectful)
Yes, yes we are. Weak yen and shitty social video coverage. Low quality people are now coming through.
Japans economy is terrible rn, no such thing as overtourism.
*how* it's terrible is important and tourism doesn't immediately fix things.
@@neutral139 of course it doesn't by itself but considering how bad the economy is Japan can't afford to be picky. They simply should have some changes to adapt to the demand, then it'll be really helpful.
Oh no im going in literally 3 days haha. I promise to be good.
@@emeraldb1690 hahaha as long as you’re respectful it’s nothing to be stressed out about! have a fun and safe trip 💓
@@freshfaithed wdym i’m british of course everyone speaks english 😸
tourist overflow is like drinking salt water. you drink to get even thirstier. it's a loop that feeds itself. it's a curse that makes the lives of locals miserable.
mediterranean/balkan friends will understand what I'm saying.
Let me give an example.
I'm from turkey. Right now in Antalya (mediterranean city) there is a strong russian/ukrainian diaspora going on. They own businesses, they have their tourism networks, they have their properties and large capital.
Locals have to move out because the area has gotten ridiculously expensive. It's a clear example of what tourism has potential for. Locals are normal regular humans but these blondes bring expensive luxury stuff where they go so local people are at misery.