About this episode

The episode discusses the increase in tourists at historical rest stops in Japan and the resulting accommodation shortages.

実践！Let's Read the Nikkei in English (1) 「Nikkei Asia - Headline」: Trump tells oil importers to take lead in opening Strait of Hormuz (2) 「Nikkei Asia 今週のニュース」 : Edo period rest stop remakes itself for 21st century globe-trotters 宿場町、観光客急増で宿不足に

Topics covered

• tourism
• historical sites
• accommodation shortage
• Edo period
• global travel

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nikkei Asia

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Edo period, 宿場町

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