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Japan Sees Record Visitors Amid China Travel Warning

11/19/2025

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In October 2025, Japan welcomed a record 3,896,300 visitors, up 17.6%, per the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
January–October 2025 arrivals totaled 35,547,200, with projections that the year will exceed 40 million.
Chinese tourists totaled about 8.2 million, accounting for 20% of the total.
A diplomatic dispute followed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments, prompting China to advise citizens against travel to Japan, which could reduce future arrivals and spending.

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In October 2025, Japan welcomed a record 3,896,300 visitors, up 17.6%, per the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
January–October 2025 arrivals totaled 35,547,200, with projections that the year will exceed 40 million.
Chinese tourists totaled about 8.2 million, accounting for 20% of the total.
A diplomatic dispute followed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments, prompting China to advise citizens against travel to Japan, which could reduce future arrivals and spending.