International visitor arrivals to Japan soared in February, rising 21% year on year to 880,000 people.
According to the Japanese National Tourism Organisation, travellers from China made up the bulk of arrivals as they journeyed overseas for Chinese Lunar New Year.
Diplomatic strains over disputed island territories appeared to have no bearing on traveller choice as the number of Chinese arrivals grew by 71% on last year. Officials speculate they were drawn over by the weaker Japanese yen, much to the joy of business owners in Tokyo’s shopping and entertainment districts such as Shibuya and Roppongi Hills.
The surge in arrivals is very positive news also for authorities ahead of the Olympics 2020 to be hosted in the Japanese capital.
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