Japanese ski resort district Niseko is now feeling the adverse impact of overtourism. Locals voiced their concerns as the cost of food and utilities has risen considerably in the wake of a massive wave of foreign arrivals into the area. Though official figures are not yet in, officials say that arrivals for the 2024-2025 season may surpass the record 740,000 seen back in 2023. While foreigners have not shied from paying up to US$66 for a simple meal, Japanese citizens worry that such ex
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