As the number of foreign tourists grows, overcrowding has become a serious problem at sightseeing spots across Japan.
In Kyoto, tourists reportedly crowd onto the buses residents use to commute, disrupting daily life.
Tourism is an important industry supporting the local economy, and the increase in visitors is not in itself something to reject.
Still, a situation that threatens residents’ lives cannot be left alone, and local governments are being forced to take measures such as charging admission fees and spreading visitors across different times of day.
Deeper discussion will be needed on creating arrangements that satisfy both tourists and residents.
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