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Japan's Tourism Boom: 37M Foreign Visitors, Domestic Travel Drops

6/2/2025

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In 2024, Japan celebrated a remarkable influx of nearly 37 million foreign tourists, setting a new record. However, domestic travel took a hit, plummeting by 8.2% to 540 million trips as locals grappled with rising costs and overcrowding. Despite this, domestic spending soared to an astonishing 25 trillion yen, revealing a stark contrast in travel accessibility.

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In 2024, Japan celebrated a remarkable influx of nearly 37 million foreign tourists, setting a new record. However, domestic travel took a hit, plummeting by 8.2% to 540 million trips as locals grappled with rising costs and overcrowding. Despite this, domestic spending soared to an astonishing 25 trillion yen, revealing a stark contrast in travel accessibility.