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Japan Sees Record 3.43M Visitors Amid Overtourism Measures

8/21/2025

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Japan welcomed a record 3.43 million foreign visitors in July 2025, a 4.4% increase from 2024.
Arrivals from mainland China increased by 25.5%, and U.S. visitors rose by 10.3%.
To address overtourism, Japan implemented visitor caps at popular sites and a dual pricing system.
The country focuses on sustainable tourism growth and improving infrastructure and visitor experiences.

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Story summary

Japan welcomed a record 3.43 million foreign visitors in July 2025, a 4.4% increase from 2024.
Arrivals from mainland China increased by 25.5%, and U.S. visitors rose by 10.3%.
To address overtourism, Japan implemented visitor caps at popular sites and a dual pricing system.
The country focuses on sustainable tourism growth and improving infrastructure and visitor experiences.