A woman wearing kimono posing under the blooming cherry blossoms at Sumida Park, near the famous tourism spot of Asakusa district in Tokyo on April 10, 2024.TOKYO, Japan —
On top of generally rising tourism demand, factors included the spring cherry blossom season and the Easter break helped boost visitor numbers.Tourism to Japan has been booming since pandemic-era border restrictions were lifted and the government has been working hard to boost visitor numbers. This summer, hikers using the most popular route to climb Mount Fuji will be charged $13 each, with numbers capped to ease congestion and improve safety.
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