Indian Tourists Surge Reshapes Japan Economy

Japan emerges as the top destination for Indian travelers in 2026, with over 315,000 visitors in 2025 fueling a spending boom that bolsters the nation's economy amid a weakening yen. Indian tourists flock year-round for cultural immersions, wellness retreats in misty onsen, and food trails savoring kaiseki feasts and vegetarian delights, transcending anime and sushi stereotypes.