Australians and other rich tourists from around the world just can’t get enough of Japan, with visitor numbers tipped to continue soaring in 2024. But can the country cope?
Tokyo | There are foreign accents everywhere in Tokyo these days.
Shoppers speaking Mandarin queue outside Louis Vuitton and Prada stores in Ginza; Cantonese speakers from Hong Kong fill the luxury malls of Omotesando; and groups of Koreans huddle outside Michelin-star ramen joints waiting for a table.
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Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com
