【环球财经】航班减、消费降……游客减少笼罩日本旅游业

Group 1 - The decline in Chinese tourists is significantly impacting the local economy in Japan, particularly in areas like Kamakura, where over half of foreign visitors were from China [1] - The Kansai region, heavily reliant on Chinese tourists, has seen a cancellation of 50% to 70% of orders from Chinese tourists in member hotels, according to the Osaka Tourism Bureau [3] - Predictions indicate a 28% average reduction in flights between Kansai International Airport and China from January to March [3] Group 2 - The decrease in Chinese tourists is also affecting Japan's retail sector, with major department stores reporting a decline in tax-free sales, including a 20% drop at Mitsukoshi Isetan [5] - Areas in Japan that depend on foreign tourists for economic support and employment are at risk, especially if hotels catering to Chinese tourists are forced to close [5]