17.78 million foreign visitors in Japan's first half of 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and setting a new quarterly high of 2.1 trillion yen ($13 billion)
Japan witnessed a record 17.78 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, exceeding pre-pandemic levels and setting a new quarterly high of approximately 2.1 trillion yen ($13 billion) in spending during April-June. The weak yen has attracted large crowds, leading to concerns over overtourism in popular destinations like Kyoto and Mount Fuji. Japan aims to introduce a new preclearance system from January, beginning with tourists from Taiwan, to expedite entry processes for foreign visitors.
July 18, 2024
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