As tourist arrivals reinvigorate local Japanese economies, a pressing concern has reemerged: The resulting overtourism not only harms the daily lives of residents, but also puts enormous stress on environmental resources. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2024/05/05/sustainability/japan-sustainable-tourism-initiatives/ #environment #sustainability #tourism #emissions #climatechange #sustabi #tourism #overtourism #saitama #okinawa #onna #ogawa