New tourism minister calls concentration of tourists in certain areas 'very serious'

The Japan TimesCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by No AuthorOctober 25, 2025 at 01:55 AM

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New Japanese tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko has expressed concerns over overtourism and its impact on certain regions of Japan. Appointed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Kaneko stated that the concentration of tourists in specific areas is "very serious." The ministry plans to support local initiatives aimed at balancing tourist acceptance with residents' quality of life through measures like express buses connecting sites and congestion maps. Additionally, Kaneko cautioned against fully lifting the ban on ride-hailing services due to safety concerns. He also emphasized the importance of developing rural infrastructure for national resilience and prosperity.

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Japan Innovation Party 50% Liberal Democratic Party 60% Sanae Takaichi 80% Japan ×390% Yasushi Kaneko ×2100%

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overtourism 90% tourism minister 80% concentration of tourists 70% quality of life 60% ride-hailing services 50% tourism promotion plan 50% rural infrastructure 40%

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