No. of foreign tourists, spending in Japan hit record highs

No. of foreign tourists, spending in Japan hit record highs

Shoppers from abroad pass by a huge signboard of a commercial complex welcoming overseas visitors in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 22, 2015. The number of foreign tourists and their spending in the January-September period of 2015 hit record highs, spearheaded by Chinese travelers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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