Record 36.8 Million Tourists Visited Japan In 2024
Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.
Tourists to Japan Hit Record 37 Million, Crowding Locales
A record number of visitors came to Japan in 2024, thanks to surging post-pandemic global tourism and a decline in the yen that’s making the island nation an attractive and affordable destination.
Japan gets record 3.49 million visitors in December, capping new annual high
Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen. December arrivals of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose from 3.
Japan gets record 3.49M visitors in December
TOKYO >> Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen.
Japan welcomes record 36.8M tourists in 2024, returning to pre-COVID boom
Japan shattered its previous tourism records in 2024, drawing over 36.8 million international visitors. This marked a significant leap from the pre-pandemic peak of 32 million in 2019. While the weak yen played a crucial role in making Japan an affordable destination,
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