World’s ‘most favorite destination’ welcomes record number of Vietnamese tourists

Several Vietnamese airlines launched direct routes to Japanese cities last year, making travel between the two countries more convenient.

Japan also saw a tourism boom in 2025, recording 42.7 million international arrivals and surpassing the previous record of nearly 37 million set in 2024, driven by a weak yen and increased tourism campaigns.

Data from Vietnam’s General Statistics Office showed that 6.7 million Vietnamese traveled abroad in 2025, up 26.4% from 2024, with Asian destinations accounting for the majority of trips.