Airports and hotels in Japan are 'overwhelmed' by tourists' annoying bag habit
Japan attracts millions of tourists every year who jet over to the Asian country to experience its food, attractions and sights. But now, the popular destination has found itself tackling an unusual problem.
Tourists are reportedly leaving behind suitcases in airports and hotels, and the establishments are being 'overwhelmed' by the amount of luggage, according to The Mirror.
Recently, Japanese yen has weakened compared to the British pound and American dollar.
This has resulted in holidaymakers stocking up on treats, souvenirs and gifts while they're in the country.
While in Japan, tourists seem to be purchasing larger suitcases to take everything home and leaving their original baggage.
According to The Mirror, the Best Western Hotel Fino Osaka Shinsaibashi spent £1,400 on disposing abandoned suitcases last year.
It reportedly sees three or four suitcases left behind in bedrooms some days.
While Narita International Airport apparently had to deal with 1,000 abandoned cases last year.
By ALESIA FIDDLER