More than 3.4 million foreigners visited Japan in July, up more than 4 percent from the same month last year. But the growth rate was the lowest level this year, apparently due to an unfounded rumor that a natural disaster will hit the country.
More than 3.4 million foreigners visited Japan in July, up more than 4 percent from the same month last year. But the growth rate was the lowest level this year, apparently due to an unfounded rumor that a natural disaster will hit the country.
The Japan National Tourism Organization estimates that the country had over 3.43 million overseas visitors in July. That is the highest figure ever for the month.
The number of visitors from China rose by 25.5 percent and those from Taiwan increased 5.7 percent.
On the other hand, travelers from Hong Kong decreased by 36.9 percent and those from South Korea dropped 10.4 percent.
The overall growth rate in the number of foreign visitors to Japan was 4.4 percent, the slowest level this year.
The JNTO cites an unfounded rumor that a massive disaster will hit Japan this summer, which spread on social media in Hong Kong and South Korea, as the main reason for the low growth rate.
The number of foreign visitors in the first six months of this year topped 20 million at the fastest pace on record, but the baseless rumor apparently played a role in dampening the pace of growth.
The JNTO says it has stated that there is no scientific basis for the rumor, and the organization will continue to consider countermeasures.
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Quiz 1:
In July 2025, Japan had the highest number of overseas visitors ever recorded for that month. Is this statement true or false?
A. False
B. True
C. The information is not provided in the article.
D. It cannot be determined from the given data.
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Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
Which of the following countries had a decrease in travelers to Japan in July 2025?
A. Taiwan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Hong Kong
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Answers:
Quiz 2: D
Quiz 3:
What is the main reason for the slowest growth rate in the number of foreign visitors to Japan this year?
A. The rapid spread of a natural disaster rumor on social media in China and South Korea
B. The rapid spread of a natural disaster rumor on social media in Hong Kong and South Korea
C. The JNTO's countermeasures against the natural disaster rumor
D. Increased economic stability in Japan, making it an unattractive travel destination.
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Answers:
Quiz 3: B
The Japan National Tourism Organization estimates that the country had over 3.43 million overseas visitors in July. That is the highest figure ever for the month.
The number of visitors from China rose by 25.5 percent and those from Taiwan increased 5.7 percent.
On the other hand, travelers from Hong Kong decreased by 36.9 percent and those from South Korea dropped 10.4 percent.
The overall growth rate in the number of foreign visitors to Japan was 4.4 percent, the slowest level this year.
The JNTO cites an unfounded rumor that a massive disaster will hit Japan this summer, which spread on social media in Hong Kong and South Korea, as the main reason for the low growth rate.
The number of foreign visitors in the first six months of this year topped 20 million at the fastest pace on record, but the baseless rumor apparently played a role in dampening the pace of growth.
The JNTO says it has stated that there is no scientific basis for the rumor, and the organization will continue to consider countermeasures.
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Quiz 1:
In July 2025, Japan had the highest number of overseas visitors ever recorded for that month. Is this statement true or false?
A. False
B. True
C. The information is not provided in the article.
D. It cannot be determined from the given data.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
Which of the following countries had a decrease in travelers to Japan in July 2025?
A. Taiwan
B. China
C. South Korea
D. Hong Kong
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 2: D
Quiz 3:
What is the main reason for the slowest growth rate in the number of foreign visitors to Japan this year?
A. The rapid spread of a natural disaster rumor on social media in China and South Korea
B. The rapid spread of a natural disaster rumor on social media in Hong Kong and South Korea
C. The JNTO's countermeasures against the natural disaster rumor
D. Increased economic stability in Japan, making it an unattractive travel destination.
[Answer block]
Answers:
Quiz 3: B
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Summary
In July 2022, Japan recorded over 3.43 million overseas visitors, its highest monthly figure to date. Visitors from China and Taiwan increased significantly, but those from Hong Kong and South Korea decreased. The overall growth rate was the lowest this year, attributed to an unfounded rumor of a