July 2025
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JNTO Announcement: 3,693,300 Foreign Visitors to Japan in May 2025, Led by South Korean and Chinese Markets, Marking a 21.5% Increase Year-on-Year
(Based on materials from JNTO） According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of international visitors to Japan in May 2025 reached 3,693,300, marking a significant increase of 21.5% compared to the same month last year, and a remarkable 60.1% rise compared to May 2019. Although this represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous month (April 2025), this is considered a seasonal adjustment following the Golden Week holidays. Overall, the inbound tourism market is recovering at a pace far surpassing pre-COVID levels, indicating a full-scale resurgence in inbound travel to Japan.