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From watches to sake, Japanese retailers try new tourist lures

Japanese retailers are adapting their strategies to attract tourists amid reduced Chinese spending following Beijing's travel warnings. The article highlights efforts by stores like Laox in Tokyo's Ginza district to lure international visitors with luxury items such as watches.

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Beijing's travel warning forces a change in strategy as Chinese spending in Japan halves

Happy customer, happy retailer. A tourist from the United States leaves Laox's store in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district with a luxury watch. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

MAYUKO KURIHARA

June 15, 2026 11:15 JST

TOKYO -- On the opening day in May for a luxury store in Tokyo's Ginza high-end shopping district, Victoria Aponte from Puerto Rico was gazing at a display of expensive watches, in search of a Rolex.

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Source document: Victoria Aponte's visit to Laox store

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From watches to sake, Japanese retailers try new tourist lures

Japanese retailers are adapting their strategies to attract tourists amid reduced Chinese spending following Beijing's travel warnings. The article highlights efforts by stores like Laox in Tokyo's Ginza district to lure international visitors with luxury items such as watches.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on economic adjustments by Japanese retailers without taking a stance on political issues. It focuses on market responses to travel trends rather than partisan topics.

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  • other Victoria Aponte's visit to Laox store
Nikkei AsiaIndependent🔒Center
Thailand suffers 25% drop in tourists from Middle East

Thailand's tourism industry has experienced a decline due to the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, resulting in a 25% decrease in visitors from the region between January and May. The number of Middle Eastern tourists dropped to approximately 150,000 during this period.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual data regarding the decline in Middle Eastern tourists without apparent bias. It does not include subjective language, one-sided sourcing, or editorial commentary that would indicate a particular ideological leaning.

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  • government Tourism Statistics Report

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