Japanese Travellers

Hawaii Tourism Japan (HTJ) launched a special campaign for Japanese people to discounted prices for local experiences or tours.

Our two-way love affair with Japan is growing ❤️

The strong bond between Queensland and Japan is flourishing, with two-way travel soaring well beyond pre-pandemic levels.

Japan has become #Queensland’s fastest-growing international market, with a 124% rise in Japanese visitors arriving at #BrisbaneAirport, over 2019 levels. Each day there are an average of 236 Japanese visitors arriving through Brisbane Airport (12 months to Feb-25), with Japan now the 5th biggest inbound market for Brisbane Airport (behind New Zealand, UK/Europe, USA and China). This reaffirms the importance of the tourism relationship that has long been central to the state’s international visitor economy.

Meanwhile, interest from Queenslanders visiting #Japan has surged, with a 255% increase in outbound travel vs 2019. Each day there are an average of 494 Australian residents departing Brisbane Airport for Japan (12 months to Feb-25), with Japan now the 4th biggest outbound market for Brisbane Airport (behind New Zealand, UK/Europe, and Indonesia), and overtaking USA and Fiji.

Visitors from the United States are now the third-largest group of international tourists flying into Brisbane, thanks to improved flight connections between BNE and North America.

In the past year, flights by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines have joined carriers United Airlines, Qantas and Air Canada in boosting travel across the Pacific.

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A survey in Japan found that 44.5% of workers said that they were “quiet quitting” in their jobs, as they only do what they are told to do and make no effort to get ahead.

The number of Japanese outbound travelers in March 2025 was up 16.7% year on year to 1,423,400. Compared to March 2019, it was still down 26.2%.

Japanese GenZ (18 to 29 years old)'s travel preferences are different between males and females. Male GenZ prefers to ‘sole travel (25.2%),’ and among female GenZ, the top is ‘travel for gourmet (52.4%),’

HIS turned into the first black for the FY2024 (November 1 2023 to October 31 2024) in five fiscal years, posting net profit of 8,717 million yen (2,628 million yen inn deficit last year). All of the segments grew by double digit or more.

The total amount of Japanese travel consumption in Japan was up 14.6% year on year to record-high 25.1 trillion yen in 2024, and travel spending a travel per traveler was up 5.8% year on year to record-high 46,579 yen.

Japanese visitor arrivals not returning fully this decade is reshaping Hawaii’s strategy. A fascinating and complex dance of recovery, adaptation, and opportunity unfolds.

The number of Japanese outbound travelers was up 22.5% year on year to 1,148,400 in October 2024, totaling 10,644,900 for the first ten months, the first over…

Japan’s economy eked out an annual rate of 0.9% growth in the July-September period as consumer spending held up, government data showed Friday.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Increasing the number of Japanese and Indian visitors and their length of stay was foremost on the minds of eight key inbound tour operators who were in region with TTNQ to gain a deeper understanding of Tropical North Queensland experiences. The key senior staff attended a workshop with 14 TTNQ members who gave product updates and had first-hand experiences with some 20 products.

We breakdown the number of billion dollar companies by market cap around the world, highlighting the rise of firms in emerging markets.

Top 15 Asian Countries by Number of Billion-Dollar Companies

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Japan’s birth rate is among the lowest in the world, a trend which has meant a shrinking workforce, fewer consumers, and businesses fighting to recruit workers.

Japan’s Declining Population: A Crisis that Cannot Be Stopped

Japan is facing a dramatic population decline that has continued for 14 consecutive years. The country’s aging society, combined with a heavy concentration of population in the Tokyo metropolitan area, presents an increasingly dire issue.

Currently, one in three Japanese citizens is 65 years or older. This is not just a statistic—it’s a reflection of a demographic time bomb that threatens the country’s future. The situation is already too far gone to be reversed, and Japan will inevitably experience further societal and economic decline unless something drastic changes.

While life in the heart of Tokyo and major urban centers might give the illusion of a vibrant youth culture, the reality in more rural areas is strikingly different. Step outside the city, and you’ll see that the streets are often populated by older adults. The visible gap between regions is becoming increasingly evident.

Looking ahead to 2050, Japan's population is projected to shrink to around 88 million—almost a 30% decrease from today’s numbers. The proportion of elderly people will continue to rise, with experts predicting that by 2050, nearly 40% of the population will be over the age of 65.

This demographic shift will have profound implications for the economy, workforce, healthcare, and social infrastructure. The question is: can Japan adapt in time to prevent further decline, or is it already too late?

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The number of Japanese outbound travelers in February 2025 was up 20.7% year on year to 1,181,200, still 23.0% fewer travelers than February in 2019.

The number of Japanese outbound travelers in January 2025 was up 8.8% year on year to 912,300, still 37.2% fewer travelers than January in 2019, still affected by weaker yen and rise in prices in Japan.

The number of Japanese outbound travelers in 2024 was up 35.2% year on year to 13 million, 35.2% fewer travelers than 2019. In December 2024 only, Japanese outbound travelers were down 30.7% to 1,187,200 compared to December 2019.

JTB has forecasted that the number of Japanese travelers in 2025 is expected to increase by 2.9% year on year to 319 million in total, and International visitors to Japan are estimated at 402 million, 8.9% more visitors than 2024.

Luxury and leisure sales are rising, but inflation will still dent spending on daily goods.

An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand.

Luxury brands that align with Japanese values of quality, craftsmanship, and simplicity stand to win big in Japan.