BEIJING: Chinese tourist numbers to Japan have plummeted amid diplomatic frictions, security warnings, large-scale flight cancellations, and growing concerns over natural disasters and disease outbreaks, experts said on Tuesday (Jan 27). Chinese carriers have cancelled nearly half of all flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan this month. Since Nov 15, 2025, Chinese carriers have cancelLed a large number of flights to Japan. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a travel advisory warning that public security in Japan has deteriorated in recent months, highlighting a rise in criminal cases targeting Chinese citizens. Yang said Chinese traveLlers may consider alternative destinations for the holiday period, as uncertainty surrounding flights and safety conditions continues to influence travel decisions.

Source: The Star January 29, 2026 03:04 UTC