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
TOKYO: Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed on Wednesday (Jan 15), as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.
World's most favorite travel destination hits record 36.8 million tourists in 2024
Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed on Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto.
Japan Hit a Record 37 Million Tourists Last Year
Japan saw a record 36.9 million foreign visitors in 2024, a 47 percent increase from the year prior. The previous record was 31.9 million in 2019.
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.
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Japan’s tourism boom is anticipated to continue in 2025. The East Asian island country is popular among Gen Z and millennials, but it’s a year-round destination with something for everyone. Japanese cuisine,
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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Japan’s ‘Spirited Away’ spa-town is set to curb overtourism by capping daily tourist numbers
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This Country Was Just Named the Safest Place to Travel in Asia in 2025
According to the findings, Japan moved up in the rankings, pushing upward from its 12th-place spot in the 2024 list. “If ...
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The Insider’s Guide to Kyoto
Kyoto is a melting pot of ancient history and modern creative culture. Make the most of your visit with this insider-approved ...
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Japan’s tourism boom prices out business travelers
After traveling to Tokyo for meetings, Yoshiki Kojima’s IT company employees crash out in a capsule hotel, as a tourism boom ...
2024 was a hit year for Japan with a record 37 mn tourists
Japan saw a record 36.9 million foreign tourists due to post-pandemic tourism surge and a weakened yen making travel cheaper.
Iconic Japanese hot springs town limits visitors to curb overtourism
Ginzan Onsen, a remote town in the mountains of the northern Yamagata region, is known for its hot springs and fairytale ...
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Japanese tourist hot spot Kyoto to hike hotel taxes
The new levies will take effect in 2026, subject to approval from the city assembly. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Is the Japan tourism bubble at risk of bursting?
International tourism to Japan has exploded in recent years, and while the official figure for 2024 is yet to be released it is now certain to be a new record in excess of the 31.9 million who ...
Panic in Japan as locals rage at 'too many tourists' and threaten hotel change
Locals in Japan are up in arms over the influx of tourists as the country witnesses a boom in the number of visitors. Data ...