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Foreign tourists continue to record in Japan

Foreign tourists continue to record in Japan

Last year, a record 36.87 million people visited Japan from abroad. However, early signs suggest that the record may be broken again in 2025. On Wednesday, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) revealed that the country welcomed 3.78 million foreign tourists in January. This is the first time that the number has exceeded the 3.7 million mark and Nearly 300,000 More than the previous best record in December 2024. This also increased by 40.6% compared to the same period last year.

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Most foreign tourists from China and Japan

The fact that the Lunar New Year in January has dropped has led to an increase in tourists from neighboring countries. Less than 1 million people arrived exist Japan from China last month. In January 2024, this number is less than one million. Data released by China Online Travel Company, Trip.com Group Ltd., It shows that during the eight-day Lunar New Year period, Japan surpassed Thailand as the main destination for Chinese tourists. Industry insiders believe that the increase is due to the weak yen and the improvement of Sino-Japanese relations.

Preliminary data shows that South Korea is second only to China and 967,100 visitors,,,,, High per month. Taiwan is next with a monthly high of 593,400 tourists, followed by Hong Kong with 243,700. Visitor numbers from several other countries, including the United States and Australia, have also increased significantly. According to JNTO, “demand for winter sports” is the main reason for doing so. With the Cherry Blossom season approaching, the tourism boom here can only continue.

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Following attention

The increase in tourists is good news for the Japanese government, which set an ambitious goal to attract 60 million foreign tourists each year by 2030. However, many people are concerned about temporary rides, as tourists often flock to the same city and location. The biggest complaint among locals is related to traffic congestion and behavior. However, efforts are being made to encourage Japanese tourists to explore beyond the “golden route” that focuses on Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Mount Fuji.

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