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Domestic Travel Is Preferred over International Travel; Bookings for September and Beyond Are Strong; However, Cancellations in the Kumamoto Disaster Area Are a Cause for Concern.

While overseas travel by Japanese people is declining due to the weak yen and high fuel prices, domestic travel to nearby destinations is gaining popularity. The Japan Tourism Agency announced on the 19th that domestic travel spending by Japanese people in the April-June quarter of this year increased by double digits compared to the same period last year. JR companies also reported strong ridership during the Obon holiday period, and from Septe…
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While overseas travel by Japanese people is declining due to the weak yen and high fuel prices, domestic travel to nearby destinations is gaining popularity. The Japan Tourism Agency announced on the 19th that domestic travel spending by Japanese people in the April-June quarter of this year increased by double digits compared to the same period last year. JR companies also reported strong ridership during the Obon holiday period, and from Septe…

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産経ニュース broke the news in Japan on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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