Can't believe it! Despite repeated warnings from the official sources about the potential risks of traveling to Japan, the number of accommodation bookings by Chinese tourists for the upcoming Spring Festival has actually increased by 60% compared to the same period last year! On January 2nd, according to a report from Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, the report stated that despite China's call for its citizens to be cautious when traveling to Japan, statistical data shows that the number of accommodation bookings by Chinese tourists in Japan for the upcoming Spring Festival has increased by 60%, and room prices have also risen.
To be honest, seeing such news makes me feel very skeptical. Of course, why has this situation occurred? There are probably three reasons. First, this indicates that individual tourists still have a high enthusiasm for traveling to Japan, and Japan remains attractive. Second, this may also be related to this year's Spring Festival holiday. This year, the Spring Festival holiday lasts for 9 days, and overall overseas travel is on the rise. Third, the Japanese yen is continuously depreciating, while the Chinese yuan is slowly appreciating, so the cost-effectiveness of traveling to Japan might be relatively high.
Of course, Chinese people choosing to travel to Japan is a personal choice, which needs to be respected. Our official sources have already issued warnings, and tourists going to Japan also need to enhance their safety awareness to ensure their own safety. Moreover, we only issue risk warnings, not a ban on traveling to Japan. Therefore, this situation should be viewed with a calm attitude. For ordinary people, what matters more is the experience of the trip and the relaxation during the holiday.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853166589390858/
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