Keep breaking the top! According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of Hong Kong tourists visiting Japan in July this year was approximately 279,100. Not only has this number increased for three consecutive months, it has also increased by 11.2% compared to the historical high of 251,000 set in December last year, setting a new record (see figure).
Chart: Number of Hong Kong people visiting Japan each month
In addition, among the 23 markets counted by the bureau, 19 markets had the highest number of tourists in July ever, including Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Middle East, etc.