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| Above, the Asahi Beer Hall next to Tokyo's Sumida River. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Japan continues to see record numbers of foreign tourists.
According to Travel and Tour World:
Japan experienced an all-time high of 3.31 million visitors last month, marking a new milestone in tourism. Fueled by the depreciated yen, this influx of travelers generated substantial income for the nation. Visitor numbers surpassed pre-pandemic records, as people eagerly explored Japan’s stunning autumn scenery. Tourist expenditures hit historic peaks, solidifying their role as a crucial driver of Japan’s economic growth.
Japan saw an unprecedented 3.31 million visitors last month, setting a new tourism milestone, according to official figures released Wednesday. The weak yen has fueled a tourism surge, channeling significant revenue into the country’s economy. This latest figure surpasses September’s 2.87 million visitors and breaks the previous monthly record of 3.29 million set in July, as reported by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
By the end of October, nearly 30.2 million tourists had visited Japan this year, closing in on the all-time annual high of 31.9 million recorded in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global travel.
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