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flag Japan’s tourism industry faces major losses as over 540,000 flights were canceled since Nov. 15, mainly due to a drop in Chinese travelers following PM Sanae Takaichi’s controversial remarks.

flag A surge in travel cancellations and a shift in demand away from Japan has hit its tourism industry hard this winter, following controversial remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. flag Over 540,000 Japan-bound flights have been canceled since November 15, driven by Chinese government travel alerts and airlines offering free refunds. flag Chinese travelers are increasingly choosing alternative destinations like South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, which offer visa-free access and flexible options. flag South Korea has overtaken Japan as the top outbound destination for Chinese tourists, while domestic travel in China has also risen. flag The decline, primarily due to reduced visits from China—Japan’s largest inbound market—threatens to cut Japan’s GDP by 0.36%, underscoring tourism’s critical role in the economy.

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