Japan marks record high 1.05 million foreign visitors in March 2014
Foreign visitors to Japan mark record
Date: Apr 23, 2014
Source: NHK WORLD
Foreign tourism in Japan hit a record high in March, thanks to a weaker yen and eased visa requirements for visitors from some Southeast Asian nations.
The Japan National Tourism Organization estimates that 1.05 million people visited the country last month. That’s up over 22 percent from a year before, marking a year-on-year rise for a 14th straight month.
The number of travelers from mainland China rose 80 percent, followed by Malaysia at 74 percent and Vietnam at 63 percent.
Tourism officials say they hope more people will visit Japan, as Haneda Airport recently started handling more international flights. Haneda is closer than the Narita airport to downtown Tokyo.
Japan busts record with 10 million foreign visitors
Date: March 31, 2014
Source: Singapore – TTG Asia
SINGAPORE arrivals to Japan registered an all-time high last year at 180,972 visitors while overall tourist numbers have surpassed the country’s targeted 10 million mark.
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) statistics show that Singapore arrivals have bounced back to beat the pre-earthquake high of 180,972 visitors in 2010.
William Tan, president of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), said: “Japan remains one of the most popular tourism destinations for Singaporean travellers – with its many offerings in its unique culture, its gastronomical delights, and breathtaking scenery. It is little wonder that Japan has been among the top five most popular destinations for visitors to the NATAS travel fair each and every year.”
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