China's Cooling Relationship With Japan Hits Travel Industry Hard The latest numbers from Japan's National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) show a stark decline: mainland Chinese tourist arrivals plummeted 56.
1% in July, marking an eighth consecutive month of decrease. This downward trend has been building for nearly two years, with the first signs of trouble emerging in December 2025.
The collapse of organised group tours is a key factor contributing to this slump.