Over 85% wary of bad tourist behavior at national parks: poll

A government survey released Friday showed that over 85 percent of respondents are concerned that the increase in foreign tourists visiting Japanese national parks could lead to more instances of bad manners and rule-breaking.At 85.8 percent, the top response in the multiple-choice component of the Cabinet Office survey prompted an Environment Ministry official to say, "We will work to promote awareness and measures for proper use" of national parks.The survey, conducted at a time when some areas of Japan are grappling with rising traffic congestion and overtourism, also revealed positive s…READ FULL ARTICLE