Economy
Foreign Visitor Spending in Japan Hits Record 7 Trillion Yen in First Nine Months
Foreign visitor spending in Japan reached a record 7 trillion yen from January to September, Kyodo News reported, the highest ever for a nine-month period. The increase reflects both more arrivals and higher average spending per visitor, helped by the weaker yen. The figures come as the government pushes tourism as an economic growth pillar and seeks to spread its benefits beyond major cities.