Economy
Japan's Inbound-Tourism Perks Draw a Netizen Backlash
Two inbound-tourism moves went viral: Fukuoka Prefecture floated subsidizing foreign tourists' hotel costs, and Toyama Airport unveiled the nickname 'Toyama Takayama Sushi Airport.' Netizens split between a 'why favor foreigners with tax money?' backlash and a 'this is sound tourism strategy' defense.