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Chinese Tourist Numbers Plummet Amid Security Concerns in Japan

2/21/2026

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Chinese visitors to Japan fell during the Lunar New Year, with January down 61% and December down 45%, hitting Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
The decline aligns with a Chinese travel advisory discouraging trips to Japan, citing exaggerated security threats tied to Tokyo's support for Taiwan.
The Chinese foreign ministry says Chinese citizens face security threats in Japan.

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Chinese visitors to Japan fell during the Lunar New Year, with January down 61% and December down 45%, hitting Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto.
The decline aligns with a Chinese travel advisory discouraging trips to Japan, citing exaggerated security threats tied to Tokyo's support for Taiwan.
The Chinese foreign ministry says Chinese citizens face security threats in Japan.