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As Kyōto struggles with overtourism, a 25-year-old student, Chieko Tanaka, has introduced the concept of "touristship," applying the spirit of sportsmanship to encourage respectful travel behaviour. After moving to Kyōto in 2017 to study economics at Kyōto University, Tanaka saw how overcrowding and poor manners were affecting daily life. In 2019, she began interviewing hotels, temples and local businesses about their experiences with tourism. Reports ranged from inappropriate behaviour, such as cooking in kettles or taking photos in forbidden areas, to positive gestures like thank-you letters from guests. Motivated by these insights, Tanaka established the foundation for what is now the organisation Touristship, promoting better etiquette and awareness among travellers.
Some examples of touristship include "researching the manners of the region before visiting" and "following the tourist spot's methods of garbage disposal," as well as "actively consuming things locally made at the tourist spot."
Some examples of touristship include "researching the manners of the region before visiting" and "following the tourist spot's methods of garbage disposal," as well as "actively consuming things locally made at the tourist spot."
'Touristship' raises awareness about problems with too many travelers in Kyoto, beyond - The Mainichi
KYOTO -- As Japan's former capital deals with the headaches of overtourism, a woman has translated the principles of sportsmanship into the travel wor
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TOURISTSHIP - 広がれツーリストシップ
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