Okinawa Tourism Takes a Hit as Chinese Mainland Visitors Plunge
Okinawa’s tourism slump deepens as cancellations rise after a sharp drop in Chinese mainland visitors, impacting local businesses and Japan’s travel sector this year.
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Okinawa’s tourism slump deepens as cancellations rise after a sharp drop in Chinese mainland visitors, impacting local businesses and Japan’s travel sector this year.
Japan’s economy reels as PM Takaichi’s Taiwan comments fuel the yen’s slide, market jitters, and fears of Chinese mainland trade restrictions deepening the crisis.
Veteran journalist Tomoyoshi Kimura warns Japan’s economy couldn’t sustain a rupture in economic ties with the Chinese mainland.
PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks have rattled China–Japan ties, causing flight slumps, tourism dips, and mounting supply chain pressure.
Takaichi’s stubbornness on economic reforms is stirring debate and risking Japan’s financial stability, with investors and youth watching closely.
An expert warns Takaichi’s recent remarks could aggravate tensions with the Chinese mainland, potentially shaving 0.8–1.5% off Japan’s GDP within a year.
Political tensions from PM Takaichi’s recent remarks are reverberating through Japan’s economy, shaking up stocks, tourism, and key industries. 📉🏯
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Japan’s economy is struggling after PM Sanae Takaichi’s provocative remarks on the Taiwan region, with GDP, spending and tourism facing a downturn.
In Q3 2025, Japan’s GDP fell 1.8% year-on-year, its first drop in six quarters. Domestic demand, exports and tourism are under pressure amid political tensions and travel warnings.