Foreigner Shopping Habits In Japan Spread Wide

Above, foreigners in Japan spend money on confectioneries at stores
like this one at Kumamoto Station in Kyushu.  Photo by Armand Vaquer.

When foreigners visit Japan, what do they spend their money on the most?  (Not every nationality spends the same either.)

A new article from eTurboNews answers that question:

Foreign visitors spend an average of 46,436 yen for shopping during their visits to Japan, much higher for food (29,864 yen) and amusement activities (12,136 yen). 

But what do they buy when on their shopping sprees? According to the Japan Tourism Agency, which conducted a survey of foreign visitors, more than half of them (58.2%) spent an average of 8,506 yen on confectioneries that are sold at souvenir shops, department stores and shopping centers.  

Japan, known for its omiyage (gifts to friends, family and acquaintances) culture, offers an overwhelming number of shopping opportunities wherever you go.

To view the full article, go here.