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flag Japan's tourism sector hit a record 39 million visitors in 2025, despite a China travel warning.

flag Japan's tourism sector saw a 10.4% year-on-year rise in foreign visitors in November 2025, reaching 3.52 million and pushing annual arrivals past 39 million—surpassing the 2024 record. flag Despite a diplomatic dispute triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, which led China to issue a travel warning and airlines to offer free refunds, overall visitor numbers remained strong. flag Growth from China slowed to 3% in November, though Chinese tourists still made up nearly a quarter of all arrivals. flag Tourism-related stocks dipped but have not fully recovered, and while some businesses reported economic impacts, the sector showed resilience amid geopolitical tensions.

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