The Dangerous Appeal of Japan Missions

Japan has become one of the world’s biggest hotspots for tourism since the country reopened its borders for tourists following the pandemic. In 2024, Japan set a new record for inbound tourists, reaching nearly 37 million. That’s the population of Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama combined! In fact, so many tourists have been pouring into the country that many local governments have been forced to get creative to deal with overtourism. Some locations have begun to impose high entrance fees in an attempt to mitigate the excessive numbers of visitors they are receiving. In another case, a literal wall was built to prevent tourists from crowding in problematic areas to…