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Labor crunch, building costs cloud Japan's 60m tourist goal
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Labor crunch, building costs cloud Japan's 60m tourist goal

Japan's tourism industry has shown resilience in 2026 despite challenges such as China's travel restrictions and increased airfares due to energy disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Mori Trust, a major player in the sector, predicts 42 million international visitors for 2026, aligning closely with the previous year's record high of 42.6 million. The company's CEO emphasizes the importance of attracting returning visitors to achieve the government's target of 60 million foreign tourists by 2030. This forecast highlights ongoing efforts to sustain and grow Japan's tourism sector amid global uncertainties.

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Labor crunch, building costs cloud Japan's 60m tourist goal

Japan's tourism industry has shown resilience in 2026 despite challenges such as China's travel restrictions and increased airfares due to energy disruptions from the Middle East conflict. Mori Trust, a major player in the sector, predicts 42 million international visitors for 2026, aligning closely with the previous year's record high of 42.6 million. The company's CEO emphasizes the importance of attracting returning visitors to achieve the government's target of 60 million foreign tourists by 2030. This forecast highlights ongoing efforts to sustain and grow Japan's tourism sector amid global uncertainties.

Bias read (Center): The article discusses Japan's tourism goals and challenges but does not exhibit clear ideological bias. It presents data and forecasts without overtly favoring any political stance or ideology. The focus is on economic and logistical factors affecting tourism rather than political debates or policy.

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