Japanese island introduces cap on visitor numbers to combat overtourism
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One of Japan’s most spectacular islands is introducing a cap on visitor numbers in an effort to protect an endangered indigenous wild cat. The Iriomote cat was added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species more than a decade ago, with only around 100 believed to still be in existence. The government had planned to ban all tourists from setting foot on the island to stem the decline of the Komodo dragon but instead introduced a strict quota and fee – around £200 per person.
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