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It appears that Japan's goal of 10 million foreign visitors is getting closer. Japan has set a new six-month record in foreign arrivals.
eTurboNews is reporting:
TOKYO, Japan - The government’s goal of bringing the annual number of foreign tourists to 10 million appears to be moving closer to reality, as the estimated number of foreigners who visited Japan set a new six-month record at about 4.95 million in January-June this year, up 22.8 percent from the same period in 2012.
The increase is believed to be partly due to the increasing affordability of shopping and eating out in Japan, and to the government’s promotional campaign.The rise has been also attributed to the devaluation of the yen, which makes Japan more affordable with foreigners able to get more yen in exchange.
Plus, anime and other cultural influences have played a role in the increase.
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