Japan welcomes record number of foreign tourists in March despite Middle East crisis
Sandy Verma | April 16, 2026 5:24 PM CST
The JNTO said the total number of tourists was boosted by “the start of the cherry blossom season around late March, and school holidays coinciding with Easter in April”.
Japanese locals and tourists enjoy the famed cherry blossom season which is often in full swing in late March and early April.
The tiny white and pink petals of cherry flowers, known as sakura, herald the start of spring in Japan, and full bloom ushers in a brief period of boisterous outdoor parties held by residents.
South Korea has become the largest contingent since January.
The latest data shows the number of visitors from Mexico soared 70% while those from Malaysia and Vietnam jumped nearly 45%.
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