Group 1 - Japanese Prime Minister's provocative remarks regarding Taiwan have severely impacted the tourism industry, leading to significant cancellations in flights and hotel bookings [1][2] - Xiamen Airlines will suspend all flights from Fuzhou to Naha from December to March, while China Eastern Airlines will reduce its flights from Shanghai to Naha starting in December [1] - A hotel in Aichi Prefecture reported a loss of approximately 20 million yen due to the cancellation of over 60 Chinese tour groups, affecting around 2,000 people [2] Group 2 - The overall tourism sector is experiencing a downturn, with many hotels and travel agencies reporting mass cancellations and a significant drop in bookings [2][3] - The Kansai Airport's management downplayed the reduction in Chinese flights, suggesting it could open opportunities for other international routes, despite the fact that over 25% of foreign travelers to Japan are from China [4] - Data indicates that if Chinese tourists were to completely disappear, Japan's GDP could be negatively impacted by approximately 0.3% to 0.4% [4]
日本旅游凛冬已至
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-12-05 22:24