Japan meets goal of having one million cruise ship visitors

Japan holds a ceremony at the port of Fukuoka on Dec. 8, 2015, as it achieved a goal of having one million cruise ship visitors from abroad in a year. A weaker yen and relaxed visa requirements helped Japan reach the mark earlier than its initial target year of 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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