From June 29 to 30, 2024, the Japan Expo was held at the Meydenbauer Centre in Bellevue, Washington. This two-day event, which was free and open to the public, celebrated Japanese art and culture. (Ye Man/The Dajiyuan)
[People News] In response to Japanese Prime Minister Kishi Nobuo's remarks that 'If Taiwan faces an issue, Japan will too,' the CCP initiated economic sanctions against Japan, including a boycott of its tourism sector, which resulted in a significant drop in Chinese visitors to Japan. However, recent official data from Japan indicates that these sanctions have had minimal impact on the country's tourism industry.
As reported by the Liberty Times, data from the Japan National Tourism Organisation reveals that the number of Chinese travellers to Japan fell from 980,520 in January of last year to 385,300 in January of this year. Nevertheless, the total number of foreign tourists visiting Japan in January this year was 3,597,500, representing only a 4.9% decline compared to 3,781,629 in January of the previous year. This suggests that the 60.7% drop in Chinese tourists has had a limited effect, as visitors from many other countries have increased.
According to the Yomiuri Shimbun, official Japanese statistics show that when excluding tourists from China and Hong Kong, the number of visitors to Japan has risen by 17.8%, which is quite commendable. Notably, South Korea experienced a 21.6% increase, reaching 1.17 million, setting a record for the highest number of visitors from a single country in a month; Taiwan also saw a 17% increase, reaching 690,000, showcasing impressive performance; regions such as Europe, America, and Australia, known for their high spending potential, also demonstrated strong results.
At a press conference on the 18th, Murata Shigeki, the head of the Tourism Agency, remarked that a survey of industry groups indicated that 'tourists from outside China have filled the demand, and the current situation for domestic accommodation and travel bookings is comparable to or even slightly higher than last year's Spring Festival holiday.' He noted that there are no plans at this time to implement additional measures in response to the decline in Chinese tourists.
In reaction to this news, Chinese netizens shared their thoughts, with some acknowledging, 'Those who want to go will still go, and the Japanese public really won't mind,' and 'Many colleagues travelled to Hokkaido this year for the New Year.' Furthermore, some Chinese netizens are already gearing up for trips to Japan, stating, 'I have already purchased tickets for the cherry blossom season,' and 'It's perfect with fewer people; I will also go and enjoy myself.' △
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