Japan has been working on boosting its tourism industry over the years, preparing for the impact of the decreasing birthrate and aging society in the country. The country is truly a record holder as it hit a high record number of foreign tourists in 2019. For seven consecutive years, the country has been one of the most visited countries by foreigners, with a record of 31.88 million visitors last year.
Japan Hits a High Record of Tourists in 2019
The Japanese government officials targeted an increase of foreign visitors this year, 2020, for the Tokyo Olympics. However, the country had an extensive and prolonged effect on tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic. On the lighter side, many foreign tourists would still want to travel the country after the pandemic.
Why Foreign Tourists Visit Japan?
The number of tourists visiting Japan grows yearly as Japan’s government officials promote the vital role of providing good travel services, such as public transportation, language assistance, and local people’s hospitality. Most foreign tourists in Japan are repeaters or tourists revisiting the country. It clearly shows how well they are in publicizing their famous destinations in rural or urban areas.
Chinese Tourism to Japan
Aside from Thailand and South Korea, Japan is a popular travel destination for the Chinese people. A third of Japan’s total foreign visitors in 2019 are from China, holding a record of more or less 9.6 million foreign visitors, a 14.5% increase from 2018. Chinese spending has been rapidly rising as the number of visitors from China increases as well. Surprisingly, the expenditure amounted to ¥1.8 trillion, proving that there are many reasons for the flood of tourist and tourist spending in Japan.
Japan Hopes to Attract More Visitors
The spread of coronavirus badly affected Japan’s economy and tourism. The fall has driven the Japanese government to make up a plan that will boost Japan’s tourism again and continue improving transportation, internet connection, language assistance in cultural sites and train stations, hoping and aiming to attract 60 million foreign visitors in 2030.
Conclusion
Despite the language barrier, Japan remains an amazing tourist destination with its perfect combination of culture, history and modern comfort. Maybe not this year, but Japan will continue to captivate foreign tourists’ interest in the coming years.
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Reference:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/347/
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