Japan – The Japanese government has asked China to take immediate action. This comes after Beijing issued a directive discouraging its citizens from traveling to Japan, according to the Japanese news agency Kyodo.
The agency said Tokyo had expressed its concern through diplomatic channels about the impact of these instructions on travel and tourism. It also affirmed that Japan is working to provide a safe and stable environment for Chinese and other tourists.
Government data in Japan indicates that China is one of the country’s largest tourism markets. The tourism sector relies heavily on the influx of visitors from Beijing to bolster economic revenues and stimulate trade and services.
China has not officially disclosed the direct reasons behind reducing travel to Japan. However, observers have linked the move to escalating political and economic tensions between the two sides in recent months. These tensions have arisen particularly following disagreements over national security measures and trade.
Tokyo hopes that ongoing diplomatic efforts will help contain the situation. It also hopes to avoid any further impact on the tourism sector, a cornerstone of the Japanese economy. This is especially important with the peak tourist season approaching.
