Japan’s inbound arrivals grew 6.4% in February, led by South Korea (+28%) and increases from Taiwan, and the US, offsetting a 45% year-on-year drop in Chinese tourists, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization. The decline follows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, which prompted Beijing to advise citizens against travel to Japan, triggering cancellations through March 2026.

2026-03-18

Japan’s inbound arrivals grew 6.4% in February, led by South Korea (+28%) and increases from Taiwan, and the US, offsetting a 45% year-on-year drop in Chinese tourists, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization. The decline follows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, which prompted Beijing to advise citizens against travel to Japan, triggering cancellations through March 2026.