PeterRS Posted 6 hours ago Posted 6 hours ago This might be a good time for those considering visiting Japan. Not only is the ¥ at very low levels (today US$1 - ¥154), the Chinese tourists who have been arriving in Japan in droves recently have just been advised by their government not to visit. The reason is a result of recent remarks in parliament by Japan's new right-wing and China-hawk Prime Minister that a military response from Tokyo might be necessary if China were to invade Taiwan. Previous Prime Ministers have always maintained a policy of "strategic" ambiguity over the Taiwan issue. Chinese tourists to Japan have risen to become second in number only to Americans. If Chinese numbers quickly fall, even by a relatively small amount, the tourism industry in Japan may have to resort to lowering prices to attract others. That will be my hope, anyway. Quote
Moses Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago 3 hours ago, PeterRS said: If Chinese numbers quickly fall It will not. Chinese never pay attention to state advises, they pay attention to prices. And prices are low as you mention. Quote
