06 October 2011

Japan tourism industry recovering

Japan tourism industry recovering: Japan's tourism industry shows signs of recovery following the devastating tsunami last March, according to a report.

Japan's tourism industry recovering after the tsunami

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Japan's tourism industry is showing signs of recovery following the devastating tsunami and earthquake last March, according to a report.

The World Travel & Tourism Council said that foreign visitor numbers in June and July were 36% lower than for the same period last year.

In comparison, visitor numbers fell 62% in April and 50% in May year-on-year.

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