The Kyushu District Transport Bureau announced that the number of foreign visitors to Kyushu in January reached approximately 339,650, excluding cruise ship passengers. This figure nearly matches the pre-pandemic peak of January 2019, marking a significant recovery in tourism. Notable increases were seen from countries like Thailand and Canada, while visitor numbers from China remained lower compared to 2018 figures. Source: Kyushu District Transport Bureau
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