Economy Events Local 2026-01-20T16:31:39+00:00

Foreign Tourist Spending in Japan Hits Record High

In 2025, Japan recorded a significant increase in foreign tourist spending, reaching 9.5 trillion yen. The main factors were the weakening of the national currency and an increase in flights to the country.


Foreign Tourist Spending in Japan Hits Record High

The spending of international visitors in Japan reached 9.5 trillion yen, equivalent to 60.1 billion US dollars, thanks to the weakening of the yen and an increase in flights to Japan. According to the Japanese government, Tokyo welcomed 42.7 million visitors in 2025. Kyodo News agency attributed the reason to the weakening of the yen and an increase in flights to Japan.