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The Shopping Destinations in Japan Tourists Are Loving Now
Tourists are spending more than ever in Japan. But where? Check out these popular shopping destinations on your next trip.
In 2023, tourists spent more than ever in Japan. But where did their cash go? A study just came out with some answers on hot spots to check out on your next trip.
Top spots by native language
Honichi Lab (訪日ラボ) is a media platform that encompasses all news and data related to inbound tourism for an audience of inbound marketing professionals. In addition to releasing its own studies on Japan’s top destinations for foreign tourists, it provides summaries of government data on inbound tourism.
Recently, the company released its rankings for Japan’s top shopping spots. They also shared insight into which venues attract the most of the following language speakers: English, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Korean, and Thai.
Using data collected between January 2nd and 15th this year, Honichi Lab sorted nearly 3,000 reviews to yield answers for which shopping areas are attracting the most foreign spenders. Be sure to check out some of these markets — some of which have a long and storied history in Japan — on your next trip here.
