航班减、消费降……游客减少笼罩日本旅游业

Group 1 - The decline in Chinese tourists, who make up over half of foreign visitors in Kamakura, Japan, is putting significant pressure on local specialty shops and the broader economy [1] - In the Kansai region, which heavily relies on tourism, 50% to 70% of hotel bookings from Chinese tourists have been canceled, according to the Osaka Tourism Bureau [2] - Kansai International Airport predicts a 28% average reduction in flights between Japan and China from January to March [2] Group 2 - Major Japanese department stores reported a decline in tax-free sales, with Daimaru Matsuzakaya down 9.4%, Takashimaya down 9.8%, and Isetan Mitsukoshi down 20% during early December [4] - The reduction in Chinese tourists is expected to have a cascading effect on Japan's retail sector and local economies, particularly in areas that depend on foreign visitors for development and employment [4]