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flag Niseko, Japan, faces rising tensions as tourism-driven land prices and inflation strain locals, prompting calls for tighter immigration and land rules despite economic benefits.

flag Niseko, a ski resort in Hokkaido, Japan, is facing growing strain from its global popularity, with land prices up 70% since 2020 due to surging foreign tourists, investors, and seasonal workers. flag Rising living costs and inflation in basic goods have made daily life difficult for locals, while businesses struggle to hire staff amid wage competition from tourism. flag Cultural tensions and housing pressures have sparked local backlash, including opposition to a proposed project for 1,200 foreign workers. flag Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing stricter immigration and land ownership rules, citing national security, but local leaders emphasize the economic benefits of foreign presence in a region with declining birthrates and labor shortages.

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