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International arrivals in Japan were record-high 3.4 million for July, despite year-on-year reductions in six source markets

International arrivals in Japan were record-high 3.4 million for July, despite year-on-year reductions in six source markets

The number of international arrivals in Japan in July 2025 was up 4.4% year on year to record-high 3,437,000 for July, despite the growth rate was the lowest in this year.
International visitors’ purchasing intention DI for the future is down 3 points despite the number of visitors are expected to increase

International visitors’ purchasing intention DI for the future is down 3 points despite the number of visitors are expected to increase

The current diffusion index (DI) of purchasing intensions by international visitors was 65, the almost same as the previous quarter, but the future judgement DI was 65, three lower points than the previous quarter.
NAVITIME, a Japanese navigation app, clarifies popular cherry blossom spots in Japan that foreign travelers visited in this spring

NAVITIME, a Japanese navigation app, clarifies popular cherry blossom spots in Japan that foreign travelers visited in this spring

NAVITIME Japan announced the most popular cherry blossom spots for international visitors by region in this spring, based on data from the navigation app for international visitors ‘Japan Travel by NAVITIME.’
Regional airports will be a key for Japan to achieve a goal of 60 million international visitors

Regional airports will be a key for Japan to achieve a goal of 60 million international visitors

Kyoji Kuramochi, Vice President of JRTT and former Deputy Director of Civil Aviation Bureau, talked about how important local airports are to achieve a goal of 60 million international visitors
JTB launches digital ticket touring 30 cultural facilities nationwide in Japan for international travelers in partnership with Japan Cultural Expo 2.0

JTB launches digital ticket touring 30 cultural facilities nationwide in Japan for international travelers in partnership with Japan Cultural Expo 2.0

JTB and Japan Art Council Japan Cultural Expo 2.0 has started selling digital ticket packaging admissions of 30 Japan Cultural Expo 2.0-related facilities nationwide in Japan.
Google Map announces top five tourist spots in 47 prefectures of Japan based on user reviews

Google Map announces top five tourist spots in 47 prefectures of Japan based on user reviews

Google Maps has announced the top five most popular spots by prefecture on Google Maps. The most popular spots for tourists were ‘Tokyo Skytree’ in Tokyo, ‘Universal Studio Japan’ in Osaka and ‘Fushimi Inari Shrine’ in Kyoto.
The first outdoor Pokemon park ‘Poke Park KANTO’ will open in Tokyo in the spring 2026

The first outdoor Pokemon park ‘Poke Park KANTO’ will open in Tokyo in the spring 2026

‘Poke Park KANTO’ will open in part of Yomiuri Land in Tokyo in the spring 2026. more than 600 Pokemons will show up in ‘Pokemon Forest’ and ‘Kayatsuri Town’.'
International visitors to Japan spent 2.5 trillion yen in total for three months from April 2025, 18% more than a year ago

International visitors to Japan spent 2.5 trillion yen in total for three months from April 2025, 18% more than a year ago

The total amount of tourism spending in Japan by international visitors for three months from April 2025 increased by18.0% to 2.53 trillion yen year on year.
Klook partners with Hoshino Resorts, a Japanese hotel chain, to sell a package of ryokan and transportation in Japan

Klook partners with Hoshino Resorts, a Japanese hotel chain, to sell a package of ryokan and transportation in Japan

Klook formed a partnership with Hoshino Resorts to encourage Klook users to visit local cities in Japan for decentralization of inbound tourists to Japan.
International arrivals in Japan reached 20 million in total  with 3.4 million in June 2025

International arrivals in Japan reached 20 million in total with 3.4 million in June 2025

The number of international arrivals in Japan in June 2025 was up 7.6% year on year to record-high 3,377,800 for June totaling 21,518,100 for the first half of 2025.
Traveloka President Caesar Indra talks about the business strategy for the Japanese market as the largest OTA in Southeast Asia

Traveloka President Caesar Indra talks about the business strategy for the Japanese market as the largest OTA in Southeast Asia

Traveloka President Caesar Indra, who attended WiT Japan 2025, talked about the strategy for the Japanese market and the OTA’s strengths.
Japanese experience booking platform Veltra launches a tailor-made travel brand for luxury travelers

Japanese experience booking platform Veltra launches a tailor-made travel brand for luxury travelers

Japanese experience booking platform Veltra has started testing a membership concierge service for luxury travelers to provide priceless tailor-made travels.
A Japanese TV station enters into the travel business to offer tailer-made tours inspired by TV programs to luxury inbound travelers

A Japanese TV station enters into the travel business to offer tailer-made tours inspired by TV programs to luxury inbound travelers

TBS has launched a new travel brand ‘Suika’ to provide luxury inbound travelers with tailer-made tours, which are creased based on the TV program contents.
Mastercard Economics Institute analyzes weak yen gives larger influence to Asian travelers to Japan

Mastercard Economics Institute analyzes weak yen gives larger influence to Asian travelers to Japan

‘Travel Trends 2025,’ the latest report on travel economic trend by Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI), finds that Asian countries including Japan become popular as next tourist destinations in this summer.
All-inclusive tours to Miyakojima, Okinawa flying with HondaJet is now on sale targeting luxury international travelers

All-inclusive tours to Miyakojima, Okinawa flying with HondaJet is now on sale targeting luxury international travelers

Japanticket, a e-ticket service provider for international tourists, sells high-value tour in partnership with Honda and Rosewood Miyakojima, targeting luxury international visitors to Japan.
Japanese private railway Odakyu extends the credit card touch payment system to improve convenience for international visitors

Japanese private railway Odakyu extends the credit card touch payment system to improve convenience for international visitors

Odakyu Group, a Japanese private railway group, will extend the credit card touch payment system to the group transportation to improve passenger experiences for international visitors to Japan.
A new service to mediate professional video creators for international tourists traveling in Japan is launched

A new service to mediate professional video creators for international tourists traveling in Japan is launched

SPORTS JAM launched a new service to mediate professional video creators for international tourists to Japan. A user can be matched with a creator on the platform by choosing shooting date, location and so on.
International arrivals in Japan were up 20% to 3.7 million in May 2025, marking record-high for May

International arrivals in Japan were up 20% to 3.7 million in May 2025, marking record-high for May

The number of international arrivals in Japan in May 2025 was up 21.5% year on year to record-high 3,693,300 for May. Visitors from India were up 47.9% to record-high 43,000 on a single month basis.
Foreign visitors to Osaka EXPO like visiting GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION in the venue and Nara Park outside of the venue

Foreign visitors to Osaka EXPO like visiting GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION in the venue and Nara Park outside of the venue

NAVITIME JAPAN, a Japanese navigation app provider, revealed where foreign visitors to Osaka Kansai EXPO visited in the venue and outside of the venue.
The Japanese government aims to triple food consumption in Japan by inbound travelers to 4.5 trillion yen a year by 2030

The Japanese government aims to triple food consumption in Japan by inbound travelers to 4.5 trillion yen a year by 2030

The Japanese government recently decided to set a goal to increase consumption on foods by foreign visitors to Japan by about three times to 4.5 trillion yen a year by 2030.