Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said September inbound arrivals were 3.1037 million, down 5.0% YoY and marking a second consecutive monthly decline. JNTO said deteriorating Middle East conditions have pushed up fuel prices and airfares, weighing on visitor numbers. European arrivals fell: Germany 46,100 (-12.7% YoY), UK 45,200 (-4.1%), France 35,700 (-8.0%).

2026-10-21

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said September inbound arrivals were 3.1037 million, down 5.0% YoY and marking a second consecutive monthly decline. JNTO said deteriorating Middle East conditions have pushed up fuel prices and airfares, weighing on visitor numbers. European arrivals fell: Germany 46,100 (-12.7% YoY), UK 45,200 (-4.1%), France 35,700 (-8.0%).