Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen. December arrivals of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose from 3.

TOKYO >> Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen.

Japan welcomed a record 3.49 million visitors in December, driven by a weak yen. The total arrival for 2024 reached 36.87 million, surpassing previous highs set before the COVID-19 pandemic. December figures topped those of October,

Japan saw 3.49 million visitors in December, an all-time high for any month, official data showed on Wednesday, capping off a record year for tourism fuelled by the weak yen.

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Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like

Japan shattered its previous tourism records in 2024, drawing over 36.8 million international visitors. This marked a significant leap from the pre-pandemic peak of 32 million in 2019. While the weak yen played a crucial role in making Japan an affordable destination,