Chinese Tourist Arrivals to Japan Plunge 45 % Amid Diplomatic Row
Monthly visitor data confirm a 45 % year-on-year drop in Chinese arrivals to Japan following political comments linking Tokyo to a potential Taiwan conflict. The decline erodes billions in tourism revenue and forces airlines and corporates to reroute staff. Mobility teams should anticipate higher costs and reassess Japan travel until bilateral tensions cool.
Jan 21, 2026
