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Japan Sees 3.6M Tourists in March, Chinese Visitors Plummet

4/15/2026

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In March 2026, Japan recorded 3.6 million foreign tourists, a 3.5% rise, per the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Chinese visitors fell 56% to 291,600 due to a travel warning from Beijing amid deteriorating Japan-China relations.
Visitors from Middle East declined 30% amid the Iran war.
Cherry blossom season and Easter school holidays boosted arrivals, with South Korea the largest source and Mexico up 70%, while Malaysia and Vietnam rose 45%.

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Story summary

In March 2026, Japan recorded 3.6 million foreign tourists, a 3.5% rise, per the Japan National Tourism Organization.
Chinese visitors fell 56% to 291,600 due to a travel warning from Beijing amid deteriorating Japan-China relations.
Visitors from Middle East declined 30% amid the Iran war.
Cherry blossom season and Easter school holidays boosted arrivals, with South Korea the largest source and Mexico up 70%, while Malaysia and Vietnam rose 45%.