Yang Shi Wang·2025-11-18 09:15Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consulates in Japan have issued warnings for citizens to exercise caution when traveling to Japan, leading to a surge in ticket cancellations and refunds for travel to Japan [1] - Major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, have announced special ticket handling policies for flights to Japan, allowing for fee-free changes or full refunds for tickets purchased for travel between November 15, 2025, and December 31, 2025 [3] - Several airlines, including Sichuan Airlines and Spring Airlines, have canceled flights to Japan, indicating a significant reduction in flight capacity due to decreased demand [5][7] Group 2 - Many travel agencies have frozen group tours to Japan, ceasing to accept new bookings as travelers share their experiences of successfully canceling hotel reservations [8][9] - Online travel agencies (OTAs) are adjusting their business strategies in response to the market changes, with popular routes for autumn foliage in Japan no longer being accepted for bookings [9]