Japan saw a 40.6% increase in foreign visitors in January 2025, marking the sharpest rise in six months, driven by travelers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, and the U.S. The surge included over 980,000 Chinese visitors, up 50%, and a 12.8% rise from South Korea. With record arrivals of 36.87 million in 2024, Japan aims for 60 million foreign visitors annually by 2030 despite over-tourism concerns.
