Japan pulls out stops to improve nightlife for foreign tourists

Many foreign tourists to Japan often wonder why public transportation, especially in areas of Tokyo renowned for their nightlife, is so limited after the last trains of the night.Now local officials are brainstorming for ideas to address this dissatisfaction and others among foreign tourists and boost their spending by encouraging more night outings to shows, restaurants and scenic spots in the country.Some local municipalities are proposing night markets in parks and DJ events using street vendors.Toshima Ward centering on Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo's busiest hubs, recently came up with such …READ FULL ARTICLE