{
  "meta": {
    "schemaVersion": 1,
    "checkedAt": "2026-07-07",
    "period": "2026-01 to 2026-05",
    "sourceName": "Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Visitor Arrivals to Japan monthly statistics",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.jnto.go.jp/statistics/data/visitors-statistics/",
    "releaseNote": "Figures are preliminary estimates from the 2026 time-series sheet released in June 2026."
  },
  "markets": [
    {
      "rank": 1,
      "arrivals": 4888000,
      "change": "+20.6%",
      "zh": {
        "name": "韓國",
        "summary": "短途、高頻率訪日市場，對東京、大阪、福岡、北海道都有明顯需求。"
      },
      "en": {
        "name": "South Korea",
        "summary": "A short-haul, high-frequency market with strong demand for Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hokkaido, and weekend city breaks."
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 2,
      "arrivals": 3301800,
      "change": "+22.3%",
      "zh": {
        "name": "台灣",
        "summary": "全年日本旅遊需求穩定，櫻花、暑假、紅葉同冬季都會推高熱門城市酒店。"
      },
      "en": {
        "name": "Taiwan",
        "summary": "A steady year-round Japan travel market that adds pressure during cherry blossoms, summer, autumn foliage, and winter trips."
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 3,
      "arrivals": 1717400,
      "change": "-56.2%",
      "zh": {
        "name": "中國",
        "summary": "2026年1-5月訪日按年回落56.2%，來自中國嘅人流和價格壓力較以前弱；但韓國、台灣、美國等市場同期仍然強，熱門城市未必因此變淡。"
      },
      "en": {
        "name": "China",
        "summary": "Arrivals were down 56.2% year on year for Jan-May 2026, reducing China-driven pressure, but strong Korea, Taiwan, and US demand can still keep major cities busy."
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 4,
      "arrivals": 1467200,
      "change": "+8.2%",
      "zh": {
        "name": "美國",
        "summary": "長線旅客通常停留較長，東京、京都、大阪、北海道同中部路線受惠。"
      },
      "en": {
        "name": "United States",
        "summary": "Long-haul visitors often stay longer, supporting demand in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, and Chubu itineraries."
      }
    },
    {
      "rank": 5,
      "arrivals": 1084200,
      "change": "-1.8%",
      "zh": {
        "name": "香港",
        "summary": "高重遊率市場，短假期同連休會集中推高關西、東京、九州、沖繩需求。"
      },
      "en": {
        "name": "Hong Kong",
        "summary": "A high-repeat market where short breaks and public holidays can concentrate demand in Kansai, Tokyo, Kyushu, and Okinawa."
      }
    },
    { "rank": 6, "arrivals": 656500, "change": "+4.5%", "zh": { "name": "泰國", "summary": "短途假期、購物同季節景點需求會影響熱門城市週末。" }, "en": { "name": "Thailand", "summary": "Short breaks, shopping, and seasonal scenery demand can affect popular city weekends." } },
    { "rank": 7, "arrivals": 529400, "change": "+4.3%", "zh": { "name": "澳洲", "summary": "長假期、雪季同春季/秋季路線會推高長線住宿需求。" }, "en": { "name": "Australia", "summary": "Long holidays, snow season, and spring/autumn routes can lift long-haul hotel demand." } },
    { "rank": 8, "arrivals": 414400, "change": "+7.7%", "zh": { "name": "菲律賓", "summary": "復活節、聖誕同家庭旅行窗口會同日本熱門期重疊。" }, "en": { "name": "Philippines", "summary": "Easter, Christmas, and family-travel windows can overlap with Japan's busy periods." } },
    { "rank": 9, "arrivals": 341400, "change": "+15.4%", "zh": { "name": "馬來西亞", "summary": "農曆新年、學校假期同短線城市遊會增加區域需求。" }, "en": { "name": "Malaysia", "summary": "Lunar New Year, school holidays, and short city trips add regional demand." } },
    { "rank": 10, "arrivals": 340000, "change": "+9.1%", "zh": { "name": "越南", "summary": "農曆新年同假期出遊會令2月短線需求更集中。" }, "en": { "name": "Vietnam", "summary": "Lunar New Year and holiday travel can concentrate short-haul demand in February." } }
  ]
}