Japan Tourism Declines After Kishida’s Controversial Remarks

Recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have sharply worsened the atmosphere for China-Japan exchanges, triggering a slump in Japan’s tourism-related stocks. China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism has advised citizens to avoid traveling to Japan. Chinese tourist numbers and spending in Japan have since declined, raising concerns among retailers and restaurants. Economists warn that a sharp drop in Chinese visitors could dent Japan’s GDP by up to 0.2%.

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By Li Yuanyuan, Ye Baolu(intern), Zhao Tingting/ China Youth Daily