The number of foreign visitors to Kyushu reached 2.93 million in the first half of 2025, surpassing the previous record of 2.54 million in 2018. Nearly half—around 1.37 million—came from South Korea, according to the Kyushu District Transport Bureau. At Fukuoka Airport alone, 2.46 million foreign travelers entered Japan by the end of August, on pace to exceed last year’s record of 3.41 million. The growth is driven by a weaker yen and increased international flights, particularly from Asia. Source: Kyushu District Transport Bureau
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