TOKYO, Japan — Japan welcomed a million more foreign visitors in the first half of 2024 compared to pre-pandemic levels, logging a new record of 17.78 million, the national tourism organization said Friday.
The weak yen is attracting large crowds to Japan , with many tourists splashing out on everything from kimonos to knives and pricey meals.The January-June figure beat the previous high from 2019 of 16.63 million, with the influx prompting locals at hotspots such as Kyoto and Mount Fuji to raise over tourism concerns.By country, South Korean visitors to Japan topped the chart at 4.4 million in the six-month period.
'There are still many little-known places in Japan that are left unexplored by tourists from overseas -- I believe Japan has infinite tourism resources,' he told reporters.But some residents are fed up with unruly behavior and etiquette breaches by the tourist crowds.In a town near Mount Fuji in May, authorities mounted a large barrier at a popular viewing spot next to a convenience store in an attempt to deter photo-taking.
Sees 1M More Tourists Post-Pandemic Breaking Half-Year Record
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