Otaru, Japan, struggles with overtourism, deploying security guards and considering entry limits.

The Japanese city of Otaru, known for its snowy scenes from the 1995 film "Love Letter," is struggling with overtourism. With a record 98,678 international overnight visitors last year, local authorities have deployed security guards to manage tourist behavior, including trespassing and littering. To address the issue, Otaru and other popular Japanese destinations have started implementing measures like limiting entry and raising fees.

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