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Chinese Tourist Visits to Japan Plummet Amid Diplomatic Tensions

1/27/2026

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Chinese visitors to Japan fell 45% in December 2025 due to a diplomatic dispute.
China warned its citizens not to travel to Japan for the Chinese New Year, citing security concerns.
The warning followed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on potential military intervention regarding Taiwan, angering Beijing.
Earlier, Chinese visitors accounted for a share of Japan's inbound tourists, with nearly 7.5 million in the first nine months of 2025.

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Chinese visitors to Japan fell 45% in December 2025 due to a diplomatic dispute.
China warned its citizens not to travel to Japan for the Chinese New Year, citing security concerns.
The warning followed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on potential military intervention regarding Taiwan, angering Beijing.
Earlier, Chinese visitors accounted for a share of Japan's inbound tourists, with nearly 7.5 million in the first nine months of 2025.