Japan is seeing strong tourism growth as visitors from Asia, the US, Europe and South Korea help make up for shifts in travel patterns. The surge highlights Japan’s continued appeal as a major global tourism destination and provides a boost to its travel and hospitality sectors.

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Japan makes up for lost tourism from Asia, US, Europe & Korea

<p>As Japan’s tourism industry entered 2025 on a historic high, with record-breaking visitor numbers and a global spotlight on its cultural allure, it faced an unexpected challenge this summer. Not from a natural disaster, not from geopolitical tension, but from a decades-old manga. A graphic novel titled <i>Watashi ga Mita Mirai</i> (<i>The Future I Saw</i>), first published in 1999 by elusive Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki, has caused a sudden and significant drop in travel bookings to Japan, thanks to a viral “prediction” of a massive earthquake set to strike on July 5, 2025.</p><h2><strong>A fictional forecast fuels real fears</strong></h2><p>The manga gained renewed attention earlier this year when readers unearthed its eerily specific prophecy: a major quake, a deep crack forming beneath the seabed between Japan and the Philippines, and a tsunami with waves “three times” taller than those in the devastating 2011 disaster. The unsettling imagery, paired with the fact that the original edition appeared to foreshadow the Fukushima earthquake and nuclear crisis, quickly spiralled into viral anxiety, especially in Hong Kong.</p><p>Social media platforms lit up with clips, screenshots, and dramatised readings of the manga. TikTok creators warned their followers against travelling to Japan in July. Conspiracy forums debated whether Tatsuki was a misunderstood prophet. In Hong Kong, where the manga’s re-release has found a cult-like following, travel agents reported a wave of cancellations and hesitations.</p><p>The data backs the hysteria: Flight bookings from Hong Kong to Japan have dropped by nearly 50 per cent year-on-year, according to ForwardKeys. Between late June and early July alone, reservations plummeted by 83 per cent. Travel agencies like EGL Tours have slashed prices and even offered earthquake insurance, but to little effect. Airlines such as Greater Bay Airlines have responded by suspending flights to Japanese destinations like Tokushima due to the dramatic fall in demand.</p><h2><strong>Expert rebuttals and an author’s clarification</strong></h2><p>Scientists and seismologists have been quick to debunk the panic. Professor Robert Geller, a veteran seismologist from the University of Tokyo, told Travel and Tour World that earthquake prediction, even when backed by decades of research, is not scientifically possible. “There is no reliable way to predict when or where a major earthquake will strike,” Geller said.</p><p>Japan, which sits on the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences thousands of small quakes every year. The recent uptick of tremors, with over 900 recorded in the Kyushu region, has added fuel to the speculative fire, despite most being minor.</p><p>In an attempt to quiet the frenzy, Tatsuki herself stepped into the conversation. In interviews with Japanese outlet <i>Mainichi Shimbun</i> and <i>The Guardian</i>, she clarified that <i>The Future I Saw</i> was never intended as a prophecy. “I’m not a prophet,” Tatsuki said. “My work is meant to raise awareness and encourage preparedness, not fear.”</p><p>But her comments have done little to stop the runaway panic. In the age of viral misinformation, even a fictional account can be interpreted as a chilling prediction.</p><h2><strong>A temporary tremor in Japan’s tourism story?</strong></h2><p>The timing couldn’t be worse. Japan had just begun enjoying a full rebound in international tourism following years of pandemic-related travel restrictions. In April 2025, the country welcomed a record 3.9 million visitors, driven by its springtime beauty, cultural experiences, and culinary wonders. But as July approaches, many travellers are hitting pause.</p><p>Industry experts believe that the fallout, though sharp, will be short-lived. Japan’s tourism agencies said they have seen similar viral trends before, the situations create momentary dips, but the appeal of Japan usually prevails.</p><p>Whether tourism rebounds quickly or takes longer to recover, <i>The Future I Saw</i> incident stands as a compelling case study in how online narratives, no matter how fictional, can have tangible, global consequences.</p><p>For now, July 5 is just a date on the calendar. But for Japan's tourism sector, it marks a moment when art, anxiety, and algorithmic amplification collided, rewriting the travel plans of thousands.</p>

Japan, which sits on the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences thousands of small quakes every year. The recent uptick of tremors, with over 900 recorded in the Kyushu region, has added fuel to the speculative fire, despite most being minor.

As Japan’s tourism industry entered 2025 on a historic high, with record-breaking visitor numbers and a global spotlight on its cultural allure, it faced an unexpected challenge this summer. Not from a natural disaster, not from geopolitical tension, but from a decades-old manga. A graphic novel titled Watashi ga Mita Mirai (The Future I Saw), first published in 1999 by elusive Japanese artist Ryo Tatsuki, has caused a sudden and significant drop in travel bookings to Japan, thanks to a viral “prediction” of a massive earthquake set to strike on July 5, 2025. A fictional forecast fuels real fears The manga gained renewed attention earlier this year when readers unearthed its eerily specific prophecy: a major quake, a deep crack forming beneath the seabed between Japan and the Philippines, and a tsunami with waves “three times” taller than those in the devastating 2011 disaster. The unsettling imagery, paired with the fact that the original edition appeared to foreshadow the Fukushima earthquake and nuclear crisis, quickly spiralled into viral anxiety, especially in Hong Kong. Social media platforms lit up with clips, screenshots, and dramatised readings of the manga. TikTok creators warned their followers against travelling to Japan in July. Conspiracy forums debated whether Tatsuki was a misunderstood prophet. In Hong Kong, where the manga’s re-release has found a cult-like following, travel agents reported a wave of cancellations and hesitations. The data backs the hysteria: Flight bookings from Hong Kong to Japan have dropped by nearly 50 per cent year-on-year, according to ForwardKeys. Between late June and early July alone, reservations plummeted by 83 per cent. Travel agencies like EGL Tours have slashed prices and even offered earthquake insurance, but to little effect. Airlines such as Greater Bay Airlines have responded by suspending flights to Japanese destinations like Tokushima due to the dramatic fall in demand. Expert rebuttals and an author’s clarification Scientists and seismologists have been quick to debunk the panic. Professor Robert Geller, a veteran seismologist from the University of Tokyo, told Travel and Tour World that earthquake prediction, even when backed by decades of research, is not scientifically possible. “There is no reliable way to predict when or where a major earthquake will strike,” Geller said. Japan, which sits on the volatile Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences thousands of small quakes every year. The recent uptick of tremors, with over 900 recorded in the Kyushu region, has added fuel to the speculative fire, despite most being minor. In an attempt to quiet the frenzy, Tatsuki herself stepped into the conversation. In interviews with Japanese outlet Mainichi Shimbun and The Guardian, she clarified that The Future I Saw was never intended as a prophecy. “I’m not a prophet,” Tatsuki said. “My work is meant to raise awareness and encourage preparedness, not fear.” But her comments have done little to stop the runaway panic. In the age of viral misinformation, even a fictional account can be interpreted as a chilling prediction. A temporary tremor in Japan’s tourism story? The timing couldn’t be worse. Japan had just begun enjoying a full rebound in international tourism following years of pandemic-related travel restrictions. In April 2025, the country welcomed a record 3.9 million visitors, driven by its springtime beauty, cultural experiences, and culinary wonders. But as July approaches, many travellers are hitting pause. Industry experts believe that the fallout, though sharp, will be short-lived. Japan’s tourism agencies said they have seen similar viral trends before, the situations create momentary dips, but the appeal of Japan usually prevails. Whether tourism rebounds quickly or takes longer to recover, The Future I Saw incident stands as a compelling case study in how online narratives, no matter how fictional, can have tangible, global consequences. For now, July 5 is just a date on the calendar. But for Japan's tourism sector, it marks a moment when art, anxiety, and algorithmic amplification collided, rewriting the travel plans of thousands.

<p>Japan, which sits on the &nbsp;Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences thousands of small quakes every year. The recent uptick of tremors, with over 900 recorded in the Kyushu region, has added fuel to the speculative fire, despite most being minor.</p>

The manga factor: How a 1999 comic shook Japan’s tourism industry

<p>A Japanese town that previously gained global attention for its decision to hide the&nbsp;view&nbsp;of Mount Fuji has taken down the black mesh barrier.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Why did the&nbsp;town decide to obstruct&nbsp;view&nbsp;of Mount&nbsp;Fuji?</strong></h2>

<p>Fujikawaguchiko, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, became a popular spot due to a specific vantage point where visitors could capture the mountain in the background of a Lawson’s convenience store on the town’s main street.</p>

<p>The spot&nbsp;gained traction on Instagram and TikTok, leading to an influx of tourists from around the world. However, local residents complained that these visitors often disregarded traffic rules and left litter behind, despite the presence of warning signs and security personnel.</p>

<p>In response, the town erected a large black mesh net in May, blocking the view of Mount Fuji from that spot.</p>

<h2><strong>Why was the barrier taken down?</strong></h2>

<p>The fence, which was 20 metres long and 2.5 metres high, was removed on August 15. Originally taken down as a precaution due to a typhoon forecast, town officials have decided to keep it down for now.</p>

<p>However, town officials&nbsp;have warned&nbsp;that the barrier could be reinstated if the area once again becomes overcrowded with tourists. "We wanted to see what would happen," an official told&nbsp;news agency AFP.</p>

<p>"There are still some people who visit the spot, but we no longer see crowds suddenly rushing into the street. We believe the measure has been effective," the official added.</p>

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<p>The town had spent 1.3 million yen (€7,700) on the installation of the black mesh net and additional fencing along the sidewalk.</p>

<p>Initially, tourists did not seem to respect the barriers, as small holes were found in the screen, which were being used to capture photos. Within a week of its installation, officials had discovered around 10 such holes, all at eye level and perfectly sized to fit a camera lens.</p>

<p>Despite these challenges, officials report that the screen has helped reduce congestion in the area.</p>

<p>Mount&nbsp;Fuji, designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013, was once a place of pilgrimage.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Japanese town that previously gained global attention for its decision to hide the view of Mount Fuji has taken down the black mesh barrier. Why did the town decide to obstruct view of Mount Fuji?

A Japanese town that previously gained global attention for its decision to hide the view of Mount Fuji has taken down the black mesh barrier. Why did the town decide to obstruct view of Mount Fuji? Fujikawaguchiko, located at the foot of Mount Fuji, became a popular spot due to a specific vantage point where visitors could capture the mountain in the background of a Lawson’s convenience store on the town’s main street. The spot gained traction on Instagram and TikTok, leading to an influx of tourists from around the world. However, local residents complained that these visitors often disregarded traffic rules and left litter behind, despite the presence of warning signs and security personnel. In response, the town erected a large black mesh net in May, blocking the view of Mount Fuji from that spot. Why was the barrier taken down? The fence, which was 20 metres long and 2.5 metres high, was removed on August 15. Originally taken down as a precaution due to a typhoon forecast, town officials have decided to keep it down for now. However, town officials have warned that the barrier could be reinstated if the area once again becomes overcrowded with tourists. "We wanted to see what would happen," an official told news agency AFP. "There are still some people who visit the spot, but we no longer see crowds suddenly rushing into the street. We believe the measure has been effective," the official added. Also read: Sicily yacht sinking: Bodies of all men, including UK tech tycoon Lynch, found The town had spent 1.3 million yen (€7,700) on the installation of the black mesh net and additional fencing along the sidewalk. Initially, tourists did not seem to respect the barriers, as small holes were found in the screen, which were being used to capture photos. Within a week of its installation, officials had discovered around 10 such holes, all at eye level and perfectly sized to fit a camera lens. Despite these challenges, officials report that the screen has helped reduce congestion in the area. Mount Fuji, designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 2013, was once a place of pilgrimage. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese town removes controversial Mount Fuji barrier, warns it could return

<p>Japan is strictly implementing laws on electric rolling suitcases&nbsp;used by tourists, in its latest attempt to fight overtourism as the Asian country faces a massive growth in visitors.</p>

<p>Already under&nbsp;Japanese law, users will have to show safety documents to be able to 'drive' these suitcases, but many tourists are unaware of such regulations. The law defines electric suitcases as “motorised vehicles that can be ridden on roads only with the required safety equipment and a driving licence.”</p>

<p>While the motorised suitcases have been popularised by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Shilpa Shetty, the luggage-on-the-go has been subject of safety concerns recently. In June, a woman from China allegedly drove such a suitcase on a sidewalk, Kyodo news agency reported. An Indonesian kid rode such a suitcase in a busy Dotonbori shopping district, causing commotion in July.</p>

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<p>Kyodo reported that two Japanese airports have already banned the use of such suitcases in their premises.</p>

<p>Japanese police have asked retailers to warn about the laws regulating their use before they make the purchase.</p>

<h2><b>What is a rideable suitcase?</b></h2>

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The rolling suitcases have become ubiquitous in Japanese airports and elsewhere in Asia. These usually have three or four wheels attached to moped-like frames and handles, with advanced models even featuring navigation panels. Looking similar to toy bikes used by children, these electric suitcases are powered by lithium-ion batteries.</p>

<p>Users can 'ride' the bags just by sitting on them and navigating the handle.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Japan vs overtourism: Blocking Fuji, introducing dual pricing</h2>

<p>The ongoing crackdown on rideable luggage&nbsp;is the latest in Japan's attempts to curtail overtourism and the nuisances associated with it.</p>

<p>Just a few months ago, it blocked the view of Mount Fuji with a giant&nbsp;black barrier. This was because the popular instagram photo site became a hotspot for tourists who often exhibited rowdy behaviour.</p>

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<p>The barrier, made with a meshed wire &nbsp;2.5 metres&nbsp;high and 20 metres long, was erected in May.</p>

<p>Another move being mooted is differential pricing for tourists. With this, Japan will charge foreign tourists more for certain items under a two-tier system.</p>

<p>The price difference is as high as 1,100 Yen in some restaurants, according to Asia News Network, which noted that the depreciation of the Japanese currency has made several items incredibly cheap for foreign visitors.</p>

<h2><strong>A record tourism inflow to Japan</strong></h2>

<p>The moves come amid a massive tourism boom in Japan that broke records this year. In the first half of 2024, Japan saw 17.78 million tourists, according to its&nbsp;tourism agency. The weakening of Yen has helped drive these numbers. Currently, the tourism inflow has crossed pre-Covid pandemic levels, according to a report in Reuters.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Japan is strictly implementing laws on electric rolling suitcases used by tourists, in its latest attempt to fight overtourism as the Asian country faces a massive growth in visitors.

Japan is strictly implementing laws on electric rolling suitcases used by tourists, in its latest attempt to fight overtourism as the Asian country faces a massive growth in visitors. Already under Japanese law, users will have to show safety documents to be able to 'drive' these suitcases, but many tourists are unaware of such regulations. The law defines electric suitcases as “motorised vehicles that can be ridden on roads only with the required safety equipment and a driving licence.” While the motorised suitcases have been popularised by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Shilpa Shetty, the luggage-on-the-go has been subject of safety concerns recently. In June, a woman from China allegedly drove such a suitcase on a sidewalk, Kyodo news agency reported. An Indonesian kid rode such a suitcase in a busy Dotonbori shopping district, causing commotion in July. Also read | Japan's Honda to close China plant, stop production at second factory Kyodo reported that two Japanese airports have already banned the use of such suitcases in their premises. Japanese police have asked retailers to warn about the laws regulating their use before they make the purchase. What is a rideable suitcase? The rolling suitcases have become ubiquitous in Japanese airports and elsewhere in Asia. These usually have three or four wheels attached to moped-like frames and handles, with advanced models even featuring navigation panels. Looking similar to toy bikes used by children, these electric suitcases are powered by lithium-ion batteries. Users can 'ride' the bags just by sitting on them and navigating the handle. Japan vs overtourism: Blocking Fuji, introducing dual pricing The ongoing crackdown on rideable luggage is the latest in Japan's attempts to curtail overtourism and the nuisances associated with it. Just a few months ago, it blocked the view of Mount Fuji with a giant black barrier. This was because the popular instagram photo site became a hotspot for tourists who often exhibited rowdy behaviour. Also watch | Japan signs security treaty with US, South Korea × The barrier, made with a meshed wire 2.5 metres high and 20 metres long, was erected in May. Another move being mooted is differential pricing for tourists. With this, Japan will charge foreign tourists more for certain items under a two-tier system. The price difference is as high as 1,100 Yen in some restaurants, according to Asia News Network, which noted that the depreciation of the Japanese currency has made several items incredibly cheap for foreign visitors. A record tourism inflow to Japan The moves come amid a massive tourism boom in Japan that broke records this year. In the first half of 2024, Japan saw 17.78 million tourists, according to its tourism agency. The weakening of Yen has helped drive these numbers. Currently, the tourism inflow has crossed pre-Covid pandemic levels, according to a report in Reuters. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan has had enough of these moped-style electric suitcases used by tourists and is cracking down

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<p>With the yen continuing to weaken and a boom in inbound tourists, businesses in Japan are thinking about implementing a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and locals.</p>

<p>In Japan's northernmost prefecture, which is well-known for its breathtaking landscapes and winter resorts, the director of the Hokkaido Tourism Organisation has urged businesses to set lower prices for locals.</p>

<p>According to the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, the organisation is pushing for a trial run of two-tier discounts this autumn. According to the head of one Hokkaido hotel operator, discounts are required to ensure that Japanese tourists do not leave internationally popular resorts like Niseko.</p>

<p>In June, the mayor of Himeji, located in western Japan, announced plans to more than quadruple entrance fees for foreign tourists at Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site with sections dating back to the 17th century.</p>

<p>Currently, adults pay 1,000 yen ($6.44) to enter, but Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto is considering increasing the fee to approximately $30 for foreign tourists while keeping it at $5 for Japan's citizens.</p>

<p>Kiyomoto mentioned the potential damage to the castle due to the high number of visitors. In the 2023 financial year, the castle welcomed 1.48 million visitors, including 452,300 from overseas.</p>

<p>In the first half of this year, 17.78 million tourists visited Japan, setting a new record. According to the Nikkei newspaper, foreign visitors spending has quadrupled over the last 10&nbsp;years and is currently Japan's second-largest "export" category, after automobiles.</p>

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<p>Osaka Prefecture has proposed charging foreign visitors a fee to address over-tourism, but this idea has met resistance, particularly with the 2025 Osaka World Exposition approaching.</p>

<p>While discounts for students and seniors, as well as tiered pricing for locals, have been common in municipal-supported facilities like hot springs, extending this concept to foreign tourists is still uncommon and controversial.</p>

<p>In a survey conducted by Loyalty Marketing, which manages a shopping points card, over 60% of the 1,200 respondents supported having different prices for foreign tourists.</p>

<p>One business has already adopted this two-tier pricing system. Tamatebako, a seafood restaurant in Tokyo that opened in April, charges foreign tourists 7,678 yen ($49.30) for a weekday all-you-can-eat and drink buffet, while the price for Japanese residents is 6,578 yen ($42.24).</p>

<p>Some shop owners argue that the additional costs of providing special English assistance to foreign tourists justify the higher prices.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


With the yen continuing to weaken and a boom in inbound tourists, businesses in Japan are thinking about implementing a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and locals.

With the yen continuing to weaken and a boom in inbound tourists, businesses in Japan are thinking about implementing a dual pricing system for foreign tourists and locals. In Japan's northernmost prefecture, which is well-known for its breathtaking landscapes and winter resorts, the director of the Hokkaido Tourism Organisation has urged businesses to set lower prices for locals. According to the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, the organisation is pushing for a trial run of two-tier discounts this autumn. According to the head of one Hokkaido hotel operator, discounts are required to ensure that Japanese tourists do not leave internationally popular resorts like Niseko. In June, the mayor of Himeji, located in western Japan, announced plans to more than quadruple entrance fees for foreign tourists at Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site with sections dating back to the 17th century. Currently, adults pay 1,000 yen ($6.44) to enter, but Mayor Hideyasu Kiyomoto is considering increasing the fee to approximately $30 for foreign tourists while keeping it at $5 for Japan's citizens. Kiyomoto mentioned the potential damage to the castle due to the high number of visitors. In the 2023 financial year, the castle welcomed 1.48 million visitors, including 452,300 from overseas. In the first half of this year, 17.78 million tourists visited Japan, setting a new record. According to the Nikkei newspaper, foreign visitors spending has quadrupled over the last 10 years and is currently Japan's second-largest "export" category, after automobiles. Also read: British army officer stabbed in Kent; UK PM Starmer reacts Osaka Prefecture has proposed charging foreign visitors a fee to address over-tourism, but this idea has met resistance, particularly with the 2025 Osaka World Exposition approaching. While discounts for students and seniors, as well as tiered pricing for locals, have been common in municipal-supported facilities like hot springs, extending this concept to foreign tourists is still uncommon and controversial. In a survey conducted by Loyalty Marketing, which manages a shopping points card, over 60% of the 1,200 respondents supported having different prices for foreign tourists. One business has already adopted this two-tier pricing system. Tamatebako, a seafood restaurant in Tokyo that opened in April, charges foreign tourists 7,678 yen ($49.30) for a weekday all-you-can-eat and drink buffet, while the price for Japanese residents is 6,578 yen ($42.24). Some shop owners argue that the additional costs of providing special English assistance to foreign tourists justify the higher prices. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese businesses weigh dual pricing and local discounts amid rising foreign visitor numbers

<p>Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said Friday.</p>

<p>The weak yen is attracting large crowds to Japan, with tourists splashing out on everything from kimonos to knives and pricey meals.</p>

<p>The January-June figure beat the previous high from 2019 of 16.63 million, an influx that has prompted overcrowding concerns at hotspots such as Kyoto and Mount Fuji.</p>

<p>"It's important that we promote rural regions to visitors, while taking measures against overtourism," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a cabinet meeting on the nation's efforts to expand inbound tourism.</p>

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<p>Japan is expecting 35 million overseas visitors in 2024, with tourist consumption estimated at eight trillion yen ($50 billion).</p>

<p>Over the whole of 2023, 25 million visitors came to Japan, after strict pandemic-era border restrictions were lifted.</p>

<p>The country has set an ambitious goal of luring 60 million tourists a year by 2030 -- around double 2019's full-year record of 31.88 million.</p>

<p>But some residents are already fed up with unruly behaviour and etiquette breaches by some foreign visitors.</p>

<p>In a town near Mount Fuji in May, authorities mounted a large barrier at a popular viewing spot next to a convenience store in an attempt to deter photo-taking.</p>

<p>New crowd control measures have been put in place on the volcano's most popular hiking trail, which now has an entry fee of 2,000 yen ($13) plus an optional donation.</p>

<p>Locals in tradition-steeped Kyoto have complained of tourists harassing the city's famed geisha, with visitors now banned from some private alleys.</p>

<p>And the mayor of Himeji has said the western Japanese city, famous for its castle, could make tourists pay four times as much as locals to visit the World Heritage site.</p>

<h2><strong>- 'Pretty bad in Kyoto' -</strong></h2>

<p>"The yen definitely being so weak, we knew our money would go a long way," Ian Dickson, a 41-year-old American, told AFP in Tokyo's Asakusa district, a top tourist draw.</p>

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<p>"Love it so far," he added. "There's no trash on the ground, no litter. It's a beautiful country, beautiful culture."</p>

<p>Andrea Bugnicourt, 28, a French tour guide working in Tokyo, said demand has been "crazy" since the pandemic ended.</p>

<p>"I heard it's pretty bad in Kyoto," she said about the overtourism complaints.</p>

<p>"Japan has so many social rules, right? And people are not used to it. So I think the Japanese government should help on educating foreigners."</p>

<p>In the first six months of 2024, South Korean visitors to Japan topped the list of foreign tourists by country at 4.4 million.</p>

<p>China was second at around three million, five times as many as in the same period last year. Visitors from Taiwan were in third place and the United States in fourth.</p>

<p>Kishida's government on Friday presented plans to encourage luxury hotels to come to Japan's 35 national parks, Nippon TV and other local media reported.</p>

<p>The prime minister also instructed ministers to take emergency measures to address a jet fuel shortage, partly caused by surging demand from tourists, that has prevented airlines from increasing flights.</p>

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Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said Friday.

Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organisation said Friday. The weak yen is attracting large crowds to Japan, with tourists splashing out on everything from kimonos to knives and pricey meals. The January-June figure beat the previous high from 2019 of 16.63 million, an influx that has prompted overcrowding concerns at hotspots such as Kyoto and Mount Fuji. "It's important that we promote rural regions to visitors, while taking measures against overtourism," Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told a cabinet meeting on the nation's efforts to expand inbound tourism. Also read: 'Journalism is dead': US-based magazine faces flak for 'disgusting' cover featuring Trump and Biden Japan is expecting 35 million overseas visitors in 2024, with tourist consumption estimated at eight trillion yen ($50 billion). Over the whole of 2023, 25 million visitors came to Japan, after strict pandemic-era border restrictions were lifted. The country has set an ambitious goal of luring 60 million tourists a year by 2030 -- around double 2019's full-year record of 31.88 million. But some residents are already fed up with unruly behaviour and etiquette breaches by some foreign visitors. In a town near Mount Fuji in May, authorities mounted a large barrier at a popular viewing spot next to a convenience store in an attempt to deter photo-taking. New crowd control measures have been put in place on the volcano's most popular hiking trail, which now has an entry fee of 2,000 yen ($13) plus an optional donation. Locals in tradition-steeped Kyoto have complained of tourists harassing the city's famed geisha, with visitors now banned from some private alleys. And the mayor of Himeji has said the western Japanese city, famous for its castle, could make tourists pay four times as much as locals to visit the World Heritage site. - 'Pretty bad in Kyoto' - "The yen definitely being so weak, we knew our money would go a long way," Ian Dickson, a 41-year-old American, told AFP in Tokyo's Asakusa district, a top tourist draw. Also read: Canada: Jennie Carignan becomes the first woman chief of the defense staff "Love it so far," he added. "There's no trash on the ground, no litter. It's a beautiful country, beautiful culture." Andrea Bugnicourt, 28, a French tour guide working in Tokyo, said demand has been "crazy" since the pandemic ended. "I heard it's pretty bad in Kyoto," she said about the overtourism complaints. "Japan has so many social rules, right? And people are not used to it. So I think the Japanese government should help on educating foreigners." In the first six months of 2024, South Korean visitors to Japan topped the list of foreign tourists by country at 4.4 million. China was second at around three million, five times as many as in the same period last year. Visitors from Taiwan were in third place and the United States in fourth. Kishida's government on Friday presented plans to encourage luxury hotels to come to Japan's 35 national parks, Nippon TV and other local media reported. The prime minister also instructed ministers to take emergency measures to address a jet fuel shortage, partly caused by surging demand from tourists, that has prevented airlines from increasing flights. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Japan welcomes 1 million more tourists, setting new half-year record post-pandemic

<p>In a robust comeback for Japan's tourism sector, official data revealed that for the fourth consecutive month in September, the country welcomed over 2 million international visitors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This, as per Reuters, signals a significant stride towards pre-pandemic levels.</p>

<h2><strong>Millions of visitors</strong></h2>

<p>According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the count of foreign visitors, both for leisure and business purposes, reached 2.18 million last month, a slight uptick from August's 2.16 million.</p>

<p>This surge in numbers is equal to a noteworthy 96.1 per cent recovery compared to the levels observed in 2019 — before the onset of the global COVID-19 travel restrictions — reports the news agency.</p>

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<p>Japan had some of the most stringent COVID-19 border restrictions. These were relaxed a year ago, and since then Japan has progressively resumed visa-free travel for many nations and ultimately eliminated all remaining controls by May.</p>

<h2><strong>Day and night difference</strong></h2>

<p>The rapid resurgence in arrivals peaked at 2.32 million in July, fuelled by increased international flight capacities. The yen's depreciation, to a nearly 33-year low, has also added to making Japan an increasingly attractive and cost-effective destination.</p>

<p>Talking to Reuters, John Hardisty, a 48-year-old engineer from Hawaii, noted the stark contrast in expenses between the United States and Japan.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Japan take steps towards establishing overtourism countermeasures</strong></p>

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<p>"With inflation in the United States, everything is outrageously expensive, and coming here, it's a lot cheaper," he said, adding, "It's like a night and day difference."</p>

<p>While the number of visitors from key markets such as the United States, South Korea, and Singapore hit record highs in September, travellers from Mexico also surged to an all-time high for any given month, reported the JNTO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This demand, as per Reuters, has helped compensate for the notable shortfall in arrivals from mainland China, which are still lagging behind figures from 2019 by 60 per cent.</p>

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<p>Although there was a slight improvement in Chinese arrivals following Beijing's relaxation of group travel restrictions to Japan, tensions have escalated due to Japan's decision to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean.</p>

<p>Economist Masato Koike from Sompo Institute Plus credits this to the ramifications of the treated water issue from Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Koike says, "The trend towards recovery is likely to remain unchanged."</p>

<p>While the recent data reflects promising growth, with over 17 million visitors arriving in Japan during the first nine months of 2023, it is still significantly lagging from the peak of approximately 32 million visitors recorded in 2019.</p>

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In a robust comeback for Japan's tourism sector, official data revealed that for the fourth consecutive month in September, the country welcomed over 2 million international visitors.

In a robust comeback for Japan's tourism sector, official data revealed that for the fourth consecutive month in September, the country welcomed over 2 million international visitors. This, as per Reuters, signals a significant stride towards pre-pandemic levels. Millions of visitors According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the count of foreign visitors, both for leisure and business purposes, reached 2.18 million last month, a slight uptick from August's 2.16 million. This surge in numbers is equal to a noteworthy 96.1 per cent recovery compared to the levels observed in 2019 — before the onset of the global COVID-19 travel restrictions — reports the news agency. Also read | Japan population crisis worsens, one in 10 people aged 80 or older: Report Japan had some of the most stringent COVID-19 border restrictions. These were relaxed a year ago, and since then Japan has progressively resumed visa-free travel for many nations and ultimately eliminated all remaining controls by May. Day and night difference The rapid resurgence in arrivals peaked at 2.32 million in July, fuelled by increased international flight capacities. The yen's depreciation, to a nearly 33-year low, has also added to making Japan an increasingly attractive and cost-effective destination. Talking to Reuters, John Hardisty, a 48-year-old engineer from Hawaii, noted the stark contrast in expenses between the United States and Japan. Watch | Japan take steps towards establishing overtourism countermeasures × "With inflation in the United States, everything is outrageously expensive, and coming here, it's a lot cheaper," he said, adding, "It's like a night and day difference." While the number of visitors from key markets such as the United States, South Korea, and Singapore hit record highs in September, travellers from Mexico also surged to an all-time high for any given month, reported the JNTO. This demand, as per Reuters, has helped compensate for the notable shortfall in arrivals from mainland China, which are still lagging behind figures from 2019 by 60 per cent. Also read | Japan PM Kishida, ministers enjoy 'safe, delicious' Sashimi lunch to demonstrate Fukushima seafood safety Although there was a slight improvement in Chinese arrivals following Beijing's relaxation of group travel restrictions to Japan, tensions have escalated due to Japan's decision to release treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. Economist Masato Koike from Sompo Institute Plus credits this to the ramifications of the treated water issue from Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Koike says, "The trend towards recovery is likely to remain unchanged." While the recent data reflects promising growth, with over 17 million visitors arriving in Japan during the first nine months of 2023, it is still significantly lagging from the peak of approximately 32 million visitors recorded in 2019. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Japan tourism bounces back, welcomes 2 million foreign visitors in September

In pics: Japan eases Covid restrictions for foreign tourists

<p>Ending its two-year pandemic closure, Japan on Thursday announced that it will reopen to tourists from 98 countries starting June 10.</p>

<p>However, the country added that travellers will only be allowed in with tour groups.</p>

<p>This is because these tour groups are expected to bear the responsibility of ensuring that all the travellers with it respect Japan's near-universal mask mandate and other steps that have helped keep the toll from Covid-19 remarkably low.</p>

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<p>Beginning June 10, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that people on scheduled tours with guides will be allowed to enter Japan.</p>

<p>The nation's Prime Minister has also stated his desire to relax border control rules, but progress is expected to be slow.</p>

<p>Small experimental package trips from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States are being hosted in Japan this week.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: A trip to Japan's Little Edo</strong></p>

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<p>The trial includes only 50 people who were given special visas rather than tourist visas. The experiment&nbsp;is scheduled to close on May 31.</p>

<p>Revisiting the border controls, the country will soon resume accepting package tours from counties like Britain, Canada, France, Malaysia and the United States.</p>

<p>Japan will also increase the number of airports that accept international flights to seven, adding Naha in southern Okinawa and New Chitose near Sapporo in northern Hokkaido.</p>

<p>For the majority of the pandemic, Japan has prevented all visitors from entering, allowing only nationals and foreign residents to do so, though even these have been turned away on occasion.</p>

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<p>Following complaints that its rigorous border controls were xenophobic, Japan began loosening its restrictions earlier this year.</p>

<p>Currently, it&nbsp;permits up to 10,000 individuals per day to enter the country, including Japanese citizens, foreign students, and certain business travellers.</p>

<p>All visitors must test negative before travelling to Japan, and many must be tested again after they arrive, however, triple-vaccinated visitors from select countries are exempt from the additional test and the three-day quarantine required of others.</p>

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Ending its two-year pandemic closure, Japan on Thursday announced that it will reopen to tourists from 98 countries starting June 10. However, the country added that travellers will only be allowed in with tour groups.

Ending its two-year pandemic closure, Japan on Thursday announced that it will reopen to tourists from 98 countries starting June 10. However, the country added that travellers will only be allowed in with tour groups. This is because these tour groups are expected to bear the responsibility of ensuring that all the travellers with it respect Japan's near-universal mask mandate and other steps that have helped keep the toll from Covid-19 remarkably low. Watch | Japanese man spends over $15,000 to become a dog. Watch how it turns out Beginning June 10, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said that people on scheduled tours with guides will be allowed to enter Japan. The nation's Prime Minister has also stated his desire to relax border control rules, but progress is expected to be slow. Small experimental package trips from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States are being hosted in Japan this week. Watch | Gravitas: A trip to Japan's Little Edo The trial includes only 50 people who were given special visas rather than tourist visas. The experiment is scheduled to close on May 31. Revisiting the border controls, the country will soon resume accepting package tours from counties like Britain, Canada, France, Malaysia and the United States. Japan will also increase the number of airports that accept international flights to seven, adding Naha in southern Okinawa and New Chitose near Sapporo in northern Hokkaido. For the majority of the pandemic, Japan has prevented all visitors from entering, allowing only nationals and foreign residents to do so, though even these have been turned away on occasion. Also read | Why Japan prefers higher inflation Following complaints that its rigorous border controls were xenophobic, Japan began loosening its restrictions earlier this year. Currently, it permits up to 10,000 individuals per day to enter the country, including Japanese citizens, foreign students, and certain business travellers. All visitors must test negative before travelling to Japan, and many must be tested again after they arrive, however, triple-vaccinated visitors from select countries are exempt from the additional test and the three-day quarantine required of others. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Bollywood's diva Shilpa Shetty who jetted off to Japan to celebrate her marriage anniversary with husband and businessman Raj Kundra shared a heartfelt post on the special occasion.<br />
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The actor uploaded a boomerang video on Instagram along with Raj where the two can be seen kissing each other amid amazing picturesque background and beautiful weather of Japan.<br />
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Wishing her "cookie" with more love and togetherness, Shilpa wrote, "Living on Love and Fresh air ...literally, This place is as picturesque as a postcard. Proves nature is at its best when untouched. Not only catching the beautiful autumn colours in Kyoto.. but also caught a kiss in time? Happy Anniversary my Cookie @rajkundra9 .. 10 years !!..and not counting."&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Jj-KuhaFh/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Living on Love and Fresh air ...literally , This place is as picturesque as a postcard. Proves nature is at its best when untouched. Not only catching the beautiful autumn colours in Kyoto.. but also caught a kiss in time 😛❤️🧿 Happy Anniversary my Cookie @rajkundra9 .. 10 years !!..and not counting 🧿❤️🧿 @aman_kyoto . @love @gratitude #happiness #10years #nofilter #kissoflove #soulmates #japandiaries</a></p>

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The 'Dhadkan'&nbsp;star married Raj on November 22, 2009, and is proud parents to a five-year-old son named Viaan.</p>

<p>The couple, who has never shied away from expressing their love towards each other, were always spotted giving major couple goals with their pictures of togetherness.&nbsp;<br />
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Sometime back, the actor shared a series of pictures while celebrating Karva Chauth with her husband on Instagram and going by them, the pictures are just dripping love. In one of the pictures, Shilpa who never misses observing a fast on that special day was seen offering prayers and breaking her fast while touching the feet of Raj.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uc2zkhOuw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">No marriage is perfect...It is a union of two imperfect souls who with a little thoughtfulnes , patience and love ..add a lot of life to the number of years ,they live as partners 💕💕💐💐 ❤️🧿❤️Thankyou @rajkundra9 for fasting with me every year.. our 10th year.. Falling more in love with you . Ahem ! Hubby loves the last pic 😅🙌🏼😂Don’t miss the smile.. Enjoy the feet touching once in a Red Moon .😜Ha ha ha #karvachauth #husband #bestfriend #longlife #rituals #gratitude #love #unconditionallove #partner #hubby</a></p>

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<p>"No marriage is perfect...It is a union of two imperfect souls who with a little thoughtfulness, patience, and love ..add a lot of life to the number of years, they live as partners? Thankyou @rajkundra9 for fasting with me every year... our 10th year... Falling more in love with you. Ahem! Hubby loves the last pic Don`t miss the smile... Enjoy the feet touching once in a Red Moon. Hahaha," she captioned then.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood's diva Shilpa Shetty who jetted off to Japan to celebrate her marriage anniversary with husband and businessman Raj Kundra shared a heartfelt post on the special occasion.

Bollywood's diva Shilpa Shetty who jetted off to Japan to celebrate her marriage anniversary with husband and businessman Raj Kundra shared a heartfelt post on the special occasion. The actor uploaded a boomerang video on Instagram along with Raj where the two can be seen kissing each other amid amazing picturesque background and beautiful weather of Japan. Wishing her "cookie" with more love and togetherness, Shilpa wrote, "Living on Love and Fresh air ...literally, This place is as picturesque as a postcard. Proves nature is at its best when untouched. Not only catching the beautiful autumn colours in Kyoto.. but also caught a kiss in time? Happy Anniversary my Cookie @rajkundra9 .. 10 years !!..and not counting." View this post on Instagram Living on Love and Fresh air ...literally , This place is as picturesque as a postcard. Proves nature is at its best when untouched. Not only catching the beautiful autumn colours in Kyoto.. but also caught a kiss in time 😛❤️🧿 Happy Anniversary my Cookie @rajkundra9 .. 10 years !!..and not counting 🧿❤️🧿 @aman_kyoto . @love @gratitude #happiness #10years #nofilter #kissoflove #soulmates #japandiaries A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) on Nov 21, 2019 at 5:34pm PST × The 'Dhadkan' star married Raj on November 22, 2009, and is proud parents to a five-year-old son named Viaan. The couple, who has never shied away from expressing their love towards each other, were always spotted giving major couple goals with their pictures of togetherness. Sometime back, the actor shared a series of pictures while celebrating Karva Chauth with her husband on Instagram and going by them, the pictures are just dripping love. In one of the pictures, Shilpa who never misses observing a fast on that special day was seen offering prayers and breaking her fast while touching the feet of Raj. View this post on Instagram No marriage is perfect...It is a union of two imperfect souls who with a little thoughtfulnes , patience and love ..add a lot of life to the number of years ,they live as partners 💕💕💐💐 ❤️🧿❤️Thankyou @rajkundra9 for fasting with me every year.. our 10th year.. Falling more in love with you . Ahem ! Hubby loves the last pic 😅🙌🏼😂Don’t miss the smile.. Enjoy the feet touching once in a Red Moon .😜Ha ha ha #karvachauth #husband #bestfriend #longlife #rituals #gratitude #love #unconditionallove #partner #hubby A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) on Oct 17, 2019 at 9:20am PDT × "No marriage is perfect...It is a union of two imperfect souls who with a little thoughtfulness, patience, and love ..add a lot of life to the number of years, they live as partners? Thankyou @rajkundra9 for fasting with me every year... our 10th year... Falling more in love with you. Ahem! Hubby loves the last pic Don`t miss the smile... Enjoy the feet touching once in a Red Moon. Hahaha," she captioned then.

Shilpa Shetty shares kiss with her 'cookie' Raj Kundra on 10th wedding anniversary	in Japan

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