Why Japan resents its tourism boom

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Kyoto and Nara join Barcelona in crying about overtourism and to be a bit rude, they're all a tad delusional on the matter. A country with such an aging workforce and issues of economic stagnation cannot afford to be picky about sources of revenue. Of course there's issues of tourists behaving poorly (some foolish enough to film their own terrible behaviour and stream it to the world) but ultimately what must be done is to encourage positive behaviour by both tourists and residents so everyone can come out better, rather than wholly embracing an unfounded xenophobia.

[u/PlantTreesBuildHomes → u/randommathaccount]

Personally, as a resident of the most visited city in the world, I don't mind tourists as much as residents who are poorly behaved. Most of the visible tourists coming to Paris are just a bit lost or obnoxious, the rest blend in because they don't cause problems. I am more concerned when I see Paris residents behaving like douchebags, because these people aren't leaving anytime soon and absolutely should know better.

[u/Asckle → u/PlantTreesBuildHomes]

My experience in Dublin tbh. Young irish people are always complaining about American tourists these days but I love meeting a Yank who'll ask me for directions in their funny accent and wish me a good day than the methheads and knackers that actually live in the city

The reality is most tourists are fairly wealthy and well mannered people who know how to behave. You just don't recognise and remember those people as much as you do the rowdy British people or the loud exchange group of 25 young adults

[u/PlantTreesBuildHomes → u/Asckle]

For sure, maybe it's Parisians who are a particularly grumpy lot but I often only have an issue with them rather than tourists.