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Eating On People's Porches: Overtourism Overwhelms Ine, Japan’s “Venice of the East” - Unseen Japan

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Nestled two hours from central Kyoto, Ine is a tranquil fishing town of 1,800 residents. Its iconic funaya (舟屋; boat houses that sit elegantly on the water) have long been a symbol of harmony between people and the sea. But this quiet beauty is now under pressure. In 2024, the town saw nearly 480,000 visitors, about 270 times its population. The town is under strain Locals say their everyday lives have become increasingly difficult due to touris…
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unseen-japan.com broke the news in on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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