Kyoto struggling with tourist crowds

The iconic city of Kyoto is struggling to cope with the overwhelming number of tourists flooding its streets, leading to concerns about the impact on the city's historic attractions. The Japanese government aims to boost tourism while managing the challenges of record visitor numbers.

Discrimination against foreigners in Japan's police force and tourism restrictions in Gion district, Kyoto

A whistleblower in Japan's police force claims officers were ordered to target foreigners based on appearance, with a focus on undocumented migrants. Mainichi, a left-leaning publication, reported on the issue. The Gion district in Kyoto also banned tourists from certain areas, including traditional tea houses, due to harassment of Geishas. Opinions on the ban are split.

Tourism in Kyoto's Geisha District

Kyoto's geisha district is closing off private-property alleys due to misbehaving tourists, sparking resentment amid over-tourism concerns.