Overtourism

The Japanese government approved its basic tourism promotion plan on March 27, 2026, confirming a target to implement overtourism measures in 100 areas by 2030—building on a January draft. The plan balances resident quality of life with goals of 60 million inbound visitors and 15 trillion yen in spending.

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Nantucket, a popular New England island, is implementing new restrictions on visitors to the Sconset Bluff Walk starting in 2026 to address overtourism. The measures include designated hours during peak summer months to protect the environment and improve local quality of life. This initiative aims to balance tourism with sustainability amid growing visitor numbers.