Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan plunge 41% in January amid simmering tensions

South China Morning Post
by Bloomberg
February 18, 2026
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan plunge 41% in January amid simmering tensions
Impact ripples through Japan’s retail sector, with falling duty-free sales at top department stores highlighting the pain for the industry.
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 2/18/2026
Chinese tourist arrivals to Japan plunge 41% in January amid simmering tensions