Kyushu welcomed 428,366 foreign visitors in April, a 17% increase from the previous year and the second consecutive record-setting month, according to the Kyushu District Transport Bureau. Contributing factors include the weaker yen and expanded international flights following the March opening of Fukuoka Airport’s second runway.
February cruise arrivals also surged, with 75,418 visitors landing under simplified procedures—a 2.3-fold increase year-on-year. South Korea remained the top source market, followed by China and Taiwan. Source: Kyushu District Transport Bureau
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