The truth about Japan's booming tourism


Hi Reader, I went to Sapporo last month. And many things didn’t feel right to me. The trains were packed with tourists’ suitcases. At a famous seafood market, I looked at the prices and couldn’t believe it. Nearly double what I pay in my hometown for the same (or better) quality. And people were lining up for it. Japan’s tourism is booming. Last year, international visitors hit a record high. This year will likely go even higher. That’s great for the economy. But on the ground, locals are...