Japan sees 1M more tourists post-pandemic, breaking half-year record

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 19, 2024 3:23 pm

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.

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