Mainland Chinese visitors to Japan fell more than 56 percent in July 2026, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline. The slump stems from escalating diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo, rising visa fees, and a collapse in group tour bookings.
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Mainland Chinese tourist arrivals in Japan fell for an eighth consecutive month in July, as group tours slumped and visa costs rose amid deteriorating ties between Beijing and Tokyo. Mainland China has traditionally been a major source of visitors for Japan, but tourist arrivals plunged 56.1 per cent year on year in July, extending a downward trend that began in December 2025, according to data re
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