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No. of foreign visitors to Japan tops 40 mil.

Foreign tourists take a picture at the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 20, 2026. The number of foreign visitors to Japan surged 16 percent to an estimated 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time.

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No. of foreign visitors to Japan tops 40 mil.

Foreign tourists take a picture at the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 20, 2026. The number of foreign visitors to Japan surged 16 percent to an estimated 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time.

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Travelers to Japan recovering sharply

Tourists from Singapore cross the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on June 10, 2023, as the number of travelers to Japan has been recovering sharply following the lifting of COVID-19 measures

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Travelers to Japan recovering sharply

Tourists from the United States cross the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on June 10, 2023, as the number of travelers to Japan has been recovering sharply following the lifting of COVID-19 measures.

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Japan's fight against novel coronavirus

TOKYO, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - People wearing masks to protect against the novel coronavirus cross the famous scramble intersection near Shibuya Station in Tokyo on March 7, 2021.

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Japan's fight against novel coronavirus

TOKYO, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - People wearing masks to protect against the novel coronavirus cross the famous scramble intersection near Shibuya Station in Tokyo on March 7, 2021.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

A Japan supporter appearing downcast crosses a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area in the rain in the small hours of Dec. 6, 2022, after Japan's 3-1 penalty shootout defeat to Croatia in the round of 16 at the football World Cup in Qatar.

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Japan reaction to football World Cup

Police officers stand guard as Japan supporters gather at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on the early morning of Dec. 2, 2022, following Japan's come-from-behind win over Spain in a World Cup Group E football match in Doha, Qatar. Japan beat Spain 2-1 to advance to the round of 16.

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Halloween in Tokyo's Shibuya

People walk in costume at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Halloween on Oct. 31, 2022.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

Police officers patrol at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

Police officers patrol at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

Police officers patrol at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

People walk in costume at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

People walk in costume at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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COVID-19 quasi-emergency steps to be lifted fully in Japan

A scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area is crowded with pedestrians on March 21, 2022, as the central government is set to lift all remaining coronavirus quasi-state of emergency curbs in Japan at the end of the day.

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COVID-19 quasi-emergency steps to be lifted fully in Japan

A scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area is crowded with pedestrians on March 21, 2022, as the central government is set to lift all remaining coronavirus quasi-state of emergency curbs in Japan at the end of the day.

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Japan's fight against coronavirus

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Aug. 20, 2021. The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 5,405 new COVID-19 cases the same day, the third-highest daily number.

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Japan's fight against coronavirus

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Aug. 20, 2021. The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 5,405 new COVID-19 cases the same day, the third-highest daily number.

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Japan's fight against coronavirus

People wearing masks for protection against the coronavirus walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Aug. 20, 2021. The Tokyo metropolitan government reported 5,405 new COVID-19 cases the same day, the third-highest daily number.

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Surge in COVID-19 cases in Japan

People wearing face masks walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 30, 2021. The Tokyo metropolitan government confirmed 3,300 daily coronavirus cases the same day as the capital, where the Olympics are being held, is experiencing a surge in infections.

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Surge in COVID-19 cases in Japan

People wearing face masks walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 30, 2021. The Tokyo metropolitan government confirmed 3,300 daily coronavirus cases the same day as the capital, where the Olympics are being held, is experiencing a surge in infections.

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3rd COVID-19 emergency launched in Tokyo, Osaka area

Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 25, 2021. A third coronavirus state of emergency came into force the same day in the capital and the western Japan prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo amid a resurgence in infections.

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Explosive virus infections in Tokyo

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo area on Jan. 6, 2021, as the capital's daily coronavirus infections reached a record 1,591 cases the same day.

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Scene of Tokyo amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing masks walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 23, 2021. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to declare a state of emergency later in the day in Tokyo and the western Japan prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo amid a rapid resurgence in coronavirus infections.

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Scene of Tokyo amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing masks walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 23, 2021. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is set to declare a state of emergency later in the day in Tokyo and the western Japan prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo amid a rapid resurgence in coronavirus infections.

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Crowded Tokyo after emergency lifting

A scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area is crowded with people on March 27, 2021, on the first weekend after the lifting of the coronavirus state of emergency.

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Crowded Tokyo after emergency lifting

A scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area is crowded with people on March 27, 2021, on the first weekend after the lifting of the coronavirus state of emergency.

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Scene of Tokyo amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 20, 2021.

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Scene of Tokyo amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 20, 2021.

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Scene of Tokyo amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area amid the coronavirus pandemic on April 20, 2021.

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Japan's fight against novel coronavirus

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people crossing the famous scramble intersection near Shibuya Station in Tokyo on April 10, 2021, amid the continued spread of the novel coronavirus.

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Japan's fight against novel coronavirus

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people crossing the famous scramble intersection near Shibuya Station in Tokyo on April 10, 2021, amid the continued spread of the novel coronavirus.

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CORRECTED: Japan's fight against novel coronavirus

People wearing masks to protect against the novel coronavirus cross the famous scramble intersection near Shibuya Station in Tokyo on March 7, 2021.

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CORRECTED: Japan's fight against novel coronavirus

People wearing masks to protect against the novel coronavirus cross the famous scramble intersection near Shibuya Station in Tokyo on March 7, 2021.

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Summer heat in Japan

People walk at a scramble intersection in front of Tokyo's Shibuya Station on Aug. 18, 2020, amid scorching summer heat.

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Tokyo reports 107 new coronavirus cases

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 2, 2020. Tokyo reported 107 new coronavirus cases the same day, the highest number of daily cases since a state of emergency was fully lifted in Japan on May 25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New coronavirus

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 4, 2020, shows fewer people than usual crossing on a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area after the metropolitan government asked citizens to refrain from leaving their homes this weekend to prevent the further spread of the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golden Week holidays amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing face masks walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 29, 2021. Japan's Golden Week holiday period started the same day as Tokyo as well as Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures remain under a coronavirus state of emergency due to a resurgence in infections.

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Golden Week holidays amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing face masks walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 29, 2021. Japan's Golden Week holiday period started the same day as Tokyo as well as Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures remain under a coronavirus state of emergency due to a resurgence in infections.

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Golden Week holidays amid coronavirus pandemic

People wearing face masks walk across a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 29, 2021. Japan's Golden Week holiday period started the same day as Tokyo as well as Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures remain under a coronavirus state of emergency due to a resurgence in infections.

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Golden Week holidays amid coronavirus pandemic

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on April 29, 2021, the first day of Japan's Golden Week holiday period, as Tokyo as well as Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures are under a coronavirus state of emergency due to a resurgence in infections.

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Virus state of emergency in Tokyo

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 9, 2021, the first day of a three-day weekend, as the capital is under a coronavirus state of emergency.

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Virus state of emergency in Tokyo

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 9, 2021, the first day of a three-day weekend, as the capital is under a coronavirus state of emergency.

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Virus state of emergency in Tokyo

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 9, 2021, the first day of a three-day weekend, as the capital is under a coronavirus state of emergency.

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Virus state of emergency in Tokyo

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 9, 2021, the first day of a three-day weekend, as the capital is under a coronavirus state of emergency.

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Explosive virus infections in Tokyo

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 6, 2021, as the capital's daily coronavirus infections reached a record 1,591 cases the same day.

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Explosive virus infections in Tokyo

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 6, 2021, as the capital's daily coronavirus infections reached a record 1,591 cases the same day.

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Japan may declare 1-month virus emergency for Tokyo area

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 4, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Japan plans to declare another state of emergency in the capital and three neighboring prefectures, possibly for about one month, to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in view of the unabated uptrend in infections.

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Japan may declare 1-month virus emergency for Tokyo area

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 4, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Japan plans to declare another state of emergency in the capital and three neighboring prefectures, possibly for about one month, to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in view of the unabated uptrend in infections.

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Japan may declare 1-month virus emergency for Tokyo area

People wearing face masks walk at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 4, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Japan plans to declare another state of emergency in the capital and three neighboring prefectures, possibly for about one month, to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in view of the unabated uptrend in infections.