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.
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.
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.
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,
Japan 'gravely concerned' about maritime tensions escalating, foreign minister says
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Strong earthquake hits southwestern Japan, triggering temporary tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami ...
Tsunami advisory lifted after 6.9 magnitude earthquake rattles southwest Japan
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Japan's ispace, US's Firefly launch commercial moon landers
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Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles southwestern Japan
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A strong, 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Japan on Monday, according to the United States ...
Japan likely to miss primary budget surplus target for FY2025, sources say
Japan is likely to miss achieving its goal of running a primary budget surplus by the next fiscal year, according to three ...
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Japan donates $2 million to SoCal wildfire recovery efforts
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Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory issued
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I've traveled the world with my 3 sons. A day spent in the birthplace of sumo wrestling made Japan their favorite country.
The sumo museum has a full-sized wrestling ring and visitors with a foreign passport are granted free entry.
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