Despite Beijing’s travel boycott, foreign visitor numbers to Japan increased by 10.4 percent in November from a year earlier to 3.52 million, the country’s tourism board said on Dec. 17.
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said the year-to-date number of foreign visitors through November totaled 39,065,600, surpassing the full-year record of 36,870,148 set in 2024.
The tourism board said there was a high demand for travel to Japan, particularly from South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
JNTO also noted that November is the second half of the foliage season. According to the tourism board, mountains, lakeside areas, gardens, and temples become particularly popular tourist destinations for people who want to view the vibrant autumn leaves….
Foreign Visitor Numbers to Japan Up 10 Percent in November, Despite China Travel Boycott
