Chinese tourists avoid Japan, hurting travel and retail businesses

Fewer Chinese tourists are visiting Japan, marking the first decline in four years. This drop is especially noticeable during holidays like Lunar New Year.

Hotels and airlines are feeling the impact. Japan Airlines reported its passenger revenue from China routes was 20% below expectations in December. Retailers and hotels are changing their business strategies to cope with the loss of these visitors.

Despite the tourism slump, a survey shows many Japanese companies still plan to invest in China, even as political relations between the two countries remain strained.