Dhaka, June 12 -- Japan is planning to tighten tourism regulations in response to growing concerns over overtourism, following a sharp increase in international arrivals in early 2025.

The number of foreign visitors from January to April rose 24.5pc compared to the same period last year.

On May 21, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party launched a panel aimed at addressing rising public unease over the growing presence of foreign tourists.

Government sources said on June 4 that authorities are also expected to introduce stricter rules targeting unpaid medical bills incurred by foreign tourists during their stay.

The measure will likely be included in the government's annual basic policy on economic and fiscal management, which is set to ...