Dossier
international tourism
Coverage of international tourism in the Nexus archive.
- Santa Monica chief tries insane Trump blame game for diabolical state of the city
City Manager Oliver Chi argued that Trump's policies have contributed to a decline in international tourism. The article criticizes this argument as an 'insane' blame game for the city's issues.
- Visitors face immediate fines for making one big mistake in crowded destination
Shibuya Ward in Tokyo began issuing 2,000-yen fines for littering in public areas starting June 1 to address overtourism challenges. The measure follows a surge in international visitors, with 42.7 million recorded in 2025, and includes increased patrols and multilingual enforcement staff. Japan also plans to triple its international tourist tax to 3,000 yen per visitor.