Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Japan-China tensions hurt tourism over Taiwan remarks
Japan and China are having a disagreement that's hurting Japan's tourism.
The problem started when Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, said something supportive about Taiwan, which China doesn't like because Taiwan is under China's control.
China then told its people not to travel to Japan, which has led to many cancellations and empty tourist spots in Japan.
Chinese airlines are also flying less to Japan.
Japan's PM says she's still open to talking with China, but China wants Japan to think about its actions and fix the situation.
Japanese businesses are trying to adapt by welcoming tourists from other countries, but it's not easy.
Japan's tourism sector is suffering due to a diplomatic row with China over remarks by PM Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.
China issued a travel warning to its citizens on November 14, 2023, advising them to refrain from traveling to Japan.
Chinese tourists make up the largest group of tourists in Japan, and their cancellations are severely impacting the tourism industry.
Chinese airlines are reducing flights to Japan, and tourist growth from China slowed to 3% in November 2023.
Japanese PM Takaichi remains open to dialogue with China, while China urges Japan to reflect on its actions and correct its stance.
- Who
- Japan and China
- What
- Diplomatic row affecting tourism due to remarks on Taiwan
- When
- November 14, 2023 (travel warning issued)
- Where
- Japan and China
- Why
- Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan
- Countries Involved
- Japan, China
- Issue
- Diplomatic row over Taiwan
- Impacted Sector
- Tourism
- Chinese Tourist Warning
- November 14, 2023
- Chinese Airlines Response
- Reducing flights to Japan
- Tourist Growth from China
- 3% in November 2023
- Japanese PM's Stance
- Open to dialogue with China
- Chinese Foreign Ministry's Response
- Urges Japan to reflect on actions