TOKYO, Jul 05 (News On Japan) –
This summer season, fewer individuals in Japan are anticipated to journey for trip in comparison with final yr, with excessive costs influenced by a weak yen being a contributing issue.
According to a survey launched by main journey company JTB, the variety of individuals touring throughout summer season trip is projected to lower barely from final yr, reaching 69 million.
The high motive cited for not touring was ‘crowded situations,’ adopted by ‘monetary constraints,’ which was chosen by roughly 30% of respondents. This response noticed a 2.6-point enhance from final yr, marking the best progress fee among the many causes.
Additionally, about 20% of respondents talked about ‘excessive prices’ as a motive for not touring.
Furthermore, journey durations are anticipated to be shorter, and locations are more likely to be comparatively nearer. These tendencies counsel that prime costs are considerably impacting summer season trip journey plans.
Source: TBS