China-Japan Tensions Spark Tourism Downturn Amid Political Row
Political tensions between China and Japan lead to a sharp decline in tourism bookings, with over 540,000 cancellations since mid-November 2025.
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Political tensions between China and Japan lead to a sharp decline in tourism bookings, with over 540,000 cancellations since mid-November 2025.
Tensions between China and Japan lead to over 500,000 flight cancellations and a projected 2 trillion yen loss for Japan’s tourism sector in 2025.
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