Issues Dazaifu City, a major tourist destination in Fukuoka, held its first meeting to address overtourism on October 17. The city, which received over 8.8 million tourists last year, is grappling with issues such as traffic congestion and littering. Representatives from Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, local businesses, and international experts gathered to propose solutions for managing the growing number of visitors while preserving local residents’ quality of life. Source: KBC
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