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Chinese tourists wrongly blamed for Kyoto overtourism amid falling arrivals

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Despite a significant drop in Chinese tourist arrivals to Kyoto, Japan, local residents and media reports have continued to blame Chinese visitors for overtourism. Data from the Kyoto City Tourism Association indicates a sharp decline in overnight stays from China due to geopolitical tensions between the two countries. Analysts suggest that frequent media coverage of China has amplified these negative perceptions and contributed to a sense of hostility. AI

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Chinese tourists wrongly blamed for Kyoto overtourism amid falling arrivals

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Chinese tourists blamed for overtourism in Japan’s Kyoto despite huge fall in arrivals

    Chinese tourists are being unfairly blamed for Kyoto’s overtourism crisis, according to a new report, even as data shows mainland visitor numbers have fallen sharply amid worsening ties between China and Japan. The report released earlier this month by the Kyoto City Tourism Asso…

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