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Shopkeepers in Kyoto are sharing photos of empty landmarks that are usually overrun by tourists, and it shows the effects of the coronavirus on tourism in Japan

Shopkeepers near major attractions in Kyoto shared their observations of decreasing visitor traffic with local newspaper Kyoto Shimbun, Casey Baseelfor Tokyo-based news site SoraNews24. "This is the most dramatic drop in traveler traffic I've seen [in over 30 years]," a shopkeeper near Kiyomizudera temple told Kyoto Shimbun. Another, who works near Fushimi Inari Taisha Shinto shrine, said that while 200 tour buses usually come in per day, "now it's just a few.

In response, local shopkeepers have created an "empty tourism" campaign, enticing visitors with images of uncrowded attractions, Emiko JozukaJozuka identified the photos and translated the captions. "It's been a while since there were more monkeys than humans," one image reads. Another shows tourist-favorited Togetsukyo Bridge without visitors. Accompanying the image of the bamboo grove are the hashtags "#nopeople" and "#nowisthetime."

Sightseers enjoy autumn colors from Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama. The bridge is also a popular destination for viewing spring cherry blossoms.Tourism-dependent Asian countries are feeling the effect of China's travel restrictions

 

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