YOMIKO Releases 'Inbound Demand Comprehensive Survey Report' to Enhance Understanding of International Visitors to Japan
YOMIKO has released a consumption and behavior survey report covering the top five regions for inbound tourism to Japan.
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Yomiko Advertising Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideyuki Kikuchi; hereinafter "YOMIKO") has conducted a survey on the realities of travel to Japan, including travel awareness, on-site behavior, and consumption trends, targeting the top five regions in terms of visitor numbers and spending: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States. This survey was conducted to accurately capture the currently robust inbound demand. The results have been compiled into a report designed to assist companies in developing efficient communication measures, sales strategies, and product development.

【Key Survey Findings (Characteristics by Region)】
China: Longer stays and higher budgets. Strong interest in pop culture and nature experiences.
Hong Kong: Many repeat visitors with a balanced interest in both urban and natural settings. Higher budgets.
Taiwan: Visits feel like weekend getaways. Relatively high frequency of travel with friends and acquaintances. High appreciation for Japanese cuisine.
South Korea: High demand for short, casual trips. Strong interest in hot springs and Okinawa.
USA: Longest average stay and highest budget. Shopping ranks in the top three experiences.
■ Regional Characteristics
China: 44% of visitors are affluent individuals with assets over $1 million. The average stay is 7 days with an average budget of 550,000 yen. They find "nature experiences," "cultural experiences," and "pop culture" to be the charms of Japan.
Hong Kong: With an average of 6.3 visits to Japan, they visit with a sense similar to domestic travel. The average budget is 480,000 yen, with a balanced interest in cities, nature, and Japanese food.
Taiwan: Travel with friends and acquaintances is higher than other countries at 19%. With an average of 5.3 visits, they show strong interest in cultural experiences and high appreciation for Japanese food.
South Korea: With an average budget of 290,000 yen, the ease of access makes it a popular destination for affordable trips, with high interest in hot springs (ryokan) and Okinawa.
USA: The average stay is long at 8.6 days, with an average budget of 690,000 yen. There are many family trips with preschool children, and there is a high interest in shopping.

■ Category Characteristics (Partial)
Dining Out: "Japanese food (Washoku, sushi, Wagyu beef)" is highly regarded by visitors from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and others.