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flag Chinese tourists' drop due to PM's remarks slashes Japan's tourism, boosting rivals like South Korea.

flag A sharp decline in Chinese tourists is hitting Japan’s tourism industry following controversial remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with over 540,000 Japan-bound flights canceled since November 15 due to travel alerts and flexible refund policies. flag Chinese travelers are shifting to alternatives like South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, which offer visa-free access and targeted promotions, with South Korea now the top outbound destination. flag Domestic travel in China has also surged. flag The drop, driven by concerns over safety and geopolitical stability, is already affecting regions like Hokkaido and could reduce Japan’s GDP by 0.36%, underscoring tourism’s vital role in the economy.

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