Decline in nights spent in Japan underscore economic stagnation

Economy

Signs overseas tourist demand has ‘already run its course’ as inflation also curbs domestic trips

Nights spent by travelers in Japan declined in July, the second monthly decline in a row. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

TAKAHIRO HOSAKA

September 6, 2025 16:40 JST

TOKYO — Japan’s travel data for July showed weaknesses in both overseas visitors’ consumption, which has been among the few drivers of growth in the Japanese economy, and in economy-sensitive discretionary spending by residents, underscoring a broader sense of stagnation.