Why Japan should tax tourism

Reviewing transport and pricing models could help alleviate congestion in popular destinations

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Students from the United Arab Emirates take photos in Asakusa, Tokyo, on Jan. 15. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)

Niel Shepherd is a Tokyo-based analyst and healthcare sector investor.

Japan, renowned for its seamless blend of ancient traditions and modern innovations, has become a premier destination for global travellers. But its surging popularity, fuelled in part by the weakening yen, has led to significant challenges.

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