Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

Beijing: An increasing number of countries are facing the combined challenges of population decline and aging, as younger generations choose to have fewer children, and healthcare advancements extend ...

BEIJING — A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging, as younger generations opt to have fewer children and advances in healthcare extend ...

China's population declined for a third straight year in 2024. China's National Bureau of Statistics announced on Friday that the mainland's population was estimated at 1.408 billion as of the end ...

Let’s talk about density maps. The concept of a population density map seems easy: take the population and divide it by the area to retrieve the density. Unfortunately a major problem stands out: what ...

Japan, population 124 million, still receives far fewer tourists than top destination France, which has a population of 68 million and welcomed 100 million visitors in 2023. So its overtourism ...

Several managers told AFP they are seeking cheaper alternatives, from Airbnb lets to Japan's famously claustrophobic capsule hotels.

Tokyo (AFP) – Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding ...

The economic benefits of tourism are clear. Photo: Philip FONG / AFP Source: AFP Japan, population 124 million, still receives far fewer tourists than top destination France, which has a population of ...