🎙️ Overtourism in Japan — What’s Really Happening

✨ Short Description

In this episode, I talk about overtourism in Japan — a growing issue in many tourist areas. I explain what changes locals are experiencing, how cultural differences create misunderstandings, and why following rules in Japan matters.

✍️ Episode Details

I discuss how overtourism affects daily life, how cultural differences cause friction, and why the issue isn’t “Japanese vs. non-Japanese” but a matter of shared rules and communication.

📝 Vocabulary Guide

変化 — へんか — henka — change

観光地 — かんこうち — kankōchi — tourist area

公共の場 — こうきょうのば — kōkyō no ba — public place

マナー — まなー — manā — manners

注意する — ちゅういする — chūi suru — to pay attention / to warn

→ Full script (Japanese + kana + English) & complete vocab list are available on Substack.

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🎧 About Noa JP Radio

I deliver real Japanese through natural stories and culture. All episodes are free. Paid members get scripts, vocab lists, quizzes, and extra learning tips.

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