TOKYO: Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed on Wednesday (Jan 15), as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. The country logged more than 36.8 million tourist arrivals in 2024, topping

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. Japan has long been a "bucket list" destination for many people, said Naomi Mano, president of hospitality and events company Luxurique.

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like Kyoto. Japan has long been a "bucket list" destination for many people, said Naomi Mano, president of hospitality and events company Luxurique.

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