Japan has an overtourism problem, but could a new type of tourist be the answer?
Japan is looking to shake off the perception that it is too expensive for digital nomads as it weighs a potential boost to the economy.
With remote work on the rise, Japan is increasingly catering to “digital nomads” or tourists who tend to spend more time and money in foreign places than most visitors. But while remote workers are drawn to relatively cheaper places in Asia, such as Thailand’s Chiang Mai or Indonesia’s Bali, major cities in Japan are a harder sell. In places like Tokyo and Osaka, overtourism has driven up costs for those considering a long-term stay. Now, Japan is trying to prove it is still a viable destination for digital nomads. In this episode of MORE, Post reporter Jayson Albano visits a Tokyo hotel tailored to the needs of remote workers and speaks with an industry expert about Japan’s efforts to build digital nomad communities in lesser-visited regions.