From The Japan Times · Jessica Speed · · 1m
Japan tourist spending rises despite drop in visitor arrivals
Japan's tourist spending grew 3.2% in Q3 despite 4.8% fewer foreign visitors.
In brief
Japan's tourist spending grew 3.2% in Q3 despite 4.8% fewer foreign visitors. Japan's foreign tourist spending rose 3.2% in Q3 as visitor numbers fell 4.8%. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Tourist spending rises
Foreign visitor spending in Japan rose 3.2% to ¥2.21 trillion ($13.9 billion) in Q3.
Visitor arrivals fall
Visitor arrivals dropped 4.8% in Q3 despite spending growth.
China arrivals decline sharply
Chinese visitors fell 44.5% to 430,800 in September, down 55.5% year-on-year.
China spending drops
Visitors from China spent ¥358.3 billion, down 39.8% from previous year.
Spending per visitor rises
Expenditure per visitor increased 6.1% to ¥233,677 excluding cruise passengers.
Taiwan overtakes China
Taiwan became largest source of spending with ¥381.8 billion, up 26.2%.
South Korea arrivals rise
South Korean visitors to Japan increased 25.6% to 842,300 in September.
Japanese travelers abroad grow
Japanese nationals traveling overseas rose 6.3% to 1.48 million in September.
The one thing
Japan's foreign tourist spending rose 3.2% in Q3 as visitor numbers fell 4.8%.
