Japan Tourism Dips in Tokyo, Kyoto After 4 Years

Japan prepares for its first tourism decline in four years as Tokyo and Kyoto register fewer visitors. Factors like economic pressures and loyalty program shifts deter crowds from these iconic hubs, easing overcrowding in cherry-blossom lanes and neon-lit streets. Savvy travelers seize the moment for intimate encounters with geisha districts and serene temples minus the throngs.