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