1. Japan saw a record high of over 3.43 million foreign visitors in July 2025, marking the highest monthly figure ever.
2. The growth rate was the lowest this year, at 4.4%, due to an unfounded rumor about an impending natural disaster spreading on social media in Hong Kong and South Korea.
3. Despite a strong start in the first six months of the year, with over 20 million foreign visitors, the baseless rumor reportedly slowed down the growth pace. The Japan National Tourism Organization has denied the validity of the rumor and plans to take countermeasures.
2. The growth rate was the lowest this year, at 4.4%, due to an unfounded rumor about an impending natural disaster spreading on social media in Hong Kong and South Korea.
3. Despite a strong start in the first six months of the year, with over 20 million foreign visitors, the baseless rumor reportedly slowed down the growth pace. The Japan National Tourism Organization has denied the validity of the rumor and plans to take countermeasures.
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Created: 2025/08/21 07:02
Updated: 2025/12/08 02:57
Last Read: 2025/08/21 13:45