Event Brief
Japan sets February record for inbound tourists
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Summary: Japan welcomed nearly 3.5 million visitors in February, a 6.4% increase from last year, despite fewer Chinese tourists.
WHO: Japan
WHAT: record number of inbound tourists
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 3:56 AM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: increase in tourism despite diplomatic tensions with China
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