Hi, do you plan to go to Japan? How many times have you been to Japan?
On October 21st, interesting survey on foreign toursit was disclosed by Japan National Tourist Organization(JNTO) and Japan Tourism Agency.
This chart shows the number of tourist by country in September, 2015 and money spent during their travel in Japan.
| Ranking | Country | Traveler in September 2015 | % | Money spent in Japan per person (in JPY) |
| 1 | China | 491,200 | 29.5% | 215,986 |
| 2 | Taiwan | 302,900 | 18.2% | 104,395 |
| 3 | South Korea | 301,700 | 18.1% | 66,577 |
| 4 | HongKong | 115,200 | 6.9% | 158,621 |
| 5 | US | 76,300 | 4.6% | 163,064 |
| 6 | Australia | 34,700 | 2.1% | 189,893 |
| 7 | Thailand | 34,400 | 2.1% | 135,207 |
| 8 | UK | 22,700 | 1.4% | 190,287 |
| 9 | Malaysia | 21,300 | 1.3% | 142,150 |
| 10 | Singapore | 18,700 | 1.1% | 177,099 |
| 11 | Philippine | 15,800 | 0.9% | 126,953 |
| 12 | Vietnam | 15,600 | 0.9% | 175,466 |
| 15 | Indonesia | 12,900 | 0.8% | 140,005 |
| 16 | India | 9,100 | 0.5% | 155,208 |
| Other | 193,200 | 11.6% | ||
| Total | 1,665,700 | 150,346 |
(Source: 日本政府観光局 JNTO) (1 USD = about 120 JPY)
China, Korea, Taiwan and HongKong are in Top5 since these countries are near from Japan. Tourists from South East Asia are getting increasing because of weaken JPY and their economic booming.
There are some interesting analytic comments by country in this survey.
South Korea: Holiday and promotion to young generation on TV and magazine contributed the biggest number in the past.
China: Cruising to Japan boosted the number. 50 cruiser carried 124,000 persons in September. Their main purpose is shopping.
Thailand: Travel fair and promption by SNS contributed the number.
Singapore: Cheaper fuel surcharge and holiday boosted the number. Singaporean tends to avoid Thailand and South Korea as destination because of terrorism now.
Malaysia: Holiday and new direct flight by ANA from KL to Narita boosted the number.
Indonesia: Cheaper fuel surcharge and travel fair contributed the number.
Philippines: VISA relaxation and promotion contributed the number. Package tour to Christian churches in Nagasaki was newly promoted.
Vietnam: Event in Japan and the increasing number of trainee in Japan boosted the number. Vietnamese tends to stay in Japan longer than other country.
Australia: New direct flight from Brisbane to Narita and long holiday contributed.
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Top 5 visitors by country.
No.1 Malaysia
No.2 Singapore
No.3 Indonesia
No.4 Japan
No.5 Philippines
Very interesting data if compared with the survey.
I will keep posting to attract Japanese fans no mattar what is his or her nationality!
