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Chinese tourist spending in Japan dropped 60% in January 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, hurting department store sales.
Duty-free sales at Japan’s major department stores declined in January 2026, driven by a sustained drop in Chinese tourists due to ongoing geopolitical tensions following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan.
Retailers including Takashimaya, J Front Retailing, Isetan Mitsukoshi, and Matsuya reported sharp declines in sales from Chinese visitors, with spending down about 60%.
Despite overall foreign arrivals reaching a record 40 million in 2025, Chinese arrivals fell 45% to 330,000 in December.
The loss has slowed sales growth across the sector, prompting efforts to diversify visitor sources and boost spending from other regions.
El gasto turístico chino en Japón cayó un 60% en enero de 2026 debido a las tensiones geopolíticas, lo que perjudicó las ventas de los grandes almacenes.