Japan recorded a 5.5% drop in visitors during April. Arrivals from eight Middle East nations fell sharply by 21.4% to 22,300 amid flight cancellations and reductions.
Japan recorded a 5.5% drop in visitors during April.
Arrivals from eight Middle East nations fell sharply by 21.4% to 22,300. The decrease reflected flight cancellations and reductions affecting the region.
The figures highlight ongoing challenges in certain international travel routes to Japan.
Total visitors to Japan declined 3.6 percent in May even as arrivals from South Korea, Taiwan and the United States reached record levels for the month.
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