Japan logs record hotel stays in September

TOKYO, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) — Japan’s domestic hotel and ryokan stays reached an estimated 54.07 million in September, setting a new record for the month and surpassing last year’s figures by 3.6 percent, data from Japan’s Tourism Agency showed.
The increase was a reflection of growing tourism demand, with foreign visitors contributing 11.93 million stays, an 18.3-percent rise from September 2023.
Japanese residents accounted for 42.14 million domestic stays, slightly up 0.1 percent from last year.
Both foreign and domestic stays marked all-time highs for September, indicating a strong recovery in Japan’s traveling market.
The data came on Thursday as Japan has introduced a series of initiatives to attract visitors and boost tourism, bolstered by the weak yen. ■