According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the number of foreign visitors to Japan in April 2026 fell 5.5% from the same month last year to 3.69 million. This decline is attributed to flight suspensions and reductions by several airlines.
The JNTO data, released on May 21, 2026, shows that the decrease was driven by a drop in visitors from key markets, including China and South Korea. Flight capacity reductions and suspensions, particularly on routes from these countries, contributed to the lower numbers.
Despite the monthly decline, the overall trend for 2026 remains strong, with cumulative visitors from January to April reaching 14.2 million, up 2.1% compared to the same period in 2025. The Japanese government continues to target 60 million annual visitors by 2030.
