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Why’s everybody going to Japan?
September 11, 2026·50 min·6-min readconversationaltechnology
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A surge in American tourism to Japan, driven by cultural fascination, economic factors, and government policy, has transformed the country into a top global destination, with visitors drawn to its storytelling, functionality, craftsmanship, and social harmony—though this popularity has al
A surge in American tourism to Japan, driven by cultural fascination, economic factors, and government policy, has transformed the country into a top global destination, with visitors drawn to its storytelling, functionality, craftsmanship, and social harmony—though this popularity has al
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