Event Brief
South Koreans Top Japan Visitors as China Plunges
Filed: Feb 21, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Summary: South Korea became the largest source of foreign visitors to Japan in January, filling the gap left by a decline in Chinese tourists.
WHO: South Koreans
WHAT: Top visitors to Japan
WHEN: Feb 21, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Decline in Chinese tourists
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