Japan is considering implementing 'dual pricing,' charging foreign tourists more than locals for access to major cultural sites and attractions to address overtourism.
This initiative stems from the challenges of overtourism, evident in overcrowding, pollution, and economic gains from foreign tourism.
Authorities in locations like Hokkaido and Osaka are contemplating higher entrance fees for foreign visitors to preserve local access and balance tourism surge.
The proposal has received mixed reactions, with some supporting the idea to preserve local heritage and others raising concerns about discrimination and potential backlash.