Japan has achieved a record high in foreign visitor arrivals with 36.89 million tourists in 2024, a 47% surge from 2023. The Philippines contributed significantly, becoming the seventh largest market for Japan with 818,700 visitors, a 31.6% increase. Japan's visitor spending also reached a record 8.14 trillion yen, surpassing semiconductor exports and placing it second only to automobiles. The country aims to attract 60 million tourists and 15 trillion yen in spending by 2030.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.Here are 15 reasons why visitor arrivals and spending in Japan are at an all-time high, with Filipinos becoming its seventh largest market in 2024
Japan is on track to be one of the top 10 tourist destinations in the world. It has set a target of 60 million tourists and 15 trillion yen in visitor spending by 2030, or five years from now. France, Spain, and the US have traditionally been the top three tourist destinations globally. CLEAN. The departure area of Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on January 29, 2025. Photo by Isagani de Castro Jr./Rappler, subways, monorails, and trams — are reliable and now easy to use through Google Maps. They enable travelers to visit many sights without experiencing delays and traffic. Trains can also accommodate large suitcases and bags. Most train stations have elevators and escalators for those carrying heavy luggage.
FREE. Free Wi-Fi at top of the Hasedera Temple, where there’s a good view of the coastal city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 24, 2025. Photo by Isagani de Castro Jr./Rappler‘s success has been attributed to the trust between police and the community, unlike the case in the Philippines. Thecommunity model has been copied in a number of countries, leading to a reduction in criminality.
For those into computers, gadgets, cameras, and appliances, there’s Bic Camera with a wide range of products. Akihabara is probably the best shopping district for all sorts of gadgets. OISHI. Japanese wagyu beef is cooked on a mini-table top traditional grill in a restaurant in Motohakone, Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 19, 2025. Photo by Isagani de Castro Jr./Rappler
The collected wastes are recycled into items such as plastics, paper, cans, and the rest are incinerated to generate energy. RESTROOM. A toilet with an electronic seat in a café near Enoden Station of the Enoshima Electric Railway in Kamagura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on January 23, 2025. Photo by Isagani de Castro Jr./Rappler
Reliable energy and water supply is essential for these toilets to work efficiently, so the best tool for the Philippines is really theJapan is among the most PWD-friendly countries in the world, especially to people with visual impairments.
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