Record-Breaking Year: Aussies Flock to Japan in 2024

Aussie tourists in Japan

If it feels like everyone you know is either planning a trip to Japan or has just returned from one, you’re not imagining it. According to preliminary figures released by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), a staggering 920,200 Australians visited Japan in 2024 – the highest number on record! This marks an impressive 50.1% increase compared to 2023, … Read more

Japan Sees Record-Breaking 17.7 Million Foreign Tourists in First Half of 2023

Record numbers of overseas tourists in Japan (pictured Asakusa, Tokyo)

Japan has witnessed a record-breaking influx of overseas tourists in the first half of 2023, with over 17.7 million visitors from January to June. The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) reported 17,777,200 foreign arrivals during this period, with June alone welcoming 3,135,600 visitors – the fourth consecutive month exceeding 3 million. This surge, partly fuelled … Read more