JAPANESE TOURISM: MORE THAN 10 MILLION VISITORS IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2024

Cecilia Garland -
Japanese tourism is riding high on a success wave, largely thanks to a continually weak yen that’s made visiting more affordable than it’s been for years. The Japan National Tourism Organization noted...

JAPANESE TOURISM SETS NEW RECORD

Andrew J. Wein -
In December 2023, Japanese tourism authorities announced a record number of 2.73 million travelers. This figure marks a year of rapid tourism recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The number is ab...

WEAK CURRENCY BOOSTS THE PURCHASING POWER OF FOREIGN TOURISTS IN JAPAN

Anna Luebke -
The yen's current weakness is boosting the purchasing power of a record number of foreign tourists visiting Japan, making it a more affordable destination for travelers looking to save money....

GLOBAL WARMING SHORTENS CHERRY BLOSSOM SEASON AND AFFECTS TOURISM IN JAPAN

Vanderlei J. Pollack -
The Empire of the Rising Sun has surpassed its pre-COVID-19 tourism figures. In February 2024, the country welcomed 2.79 million travelers, higher than the inbound tourist numbers of 2019....

FOREIGN TOURIST ARRIVALS IN JAPAN REMAIN HIGH

Sara Thopson -
The JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) reported that the number of foreign tourists significantly exceeded August 2019, just before the Corona pandemic, which led to an entry ban....
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