Chinese visitors make up 37 percent of all Japan's inbound tourists and the virus outbreak is likely to affect a range of local businesses AFP/CHARLY TRIBALLEAUTOKYO: A deadly virus that has prompted travel restrictions in China is sending shockwaves through Asia's tourism industry, which has become increasingly reliant on growing numbers of Chinese visitors.
In Japan, the fall in Chinese visitors was already being felt in Asakusa, a popular tourist destination near the Sensoji temple. And the effects will be felt beyond hotels, restaurants and tourist sites, because many Chinese tourists visit Japan specifically to shop.Tourism throughout Asia will be affected by restrictions in China to prevent the spread of a mystery virus that has killed dozens AFP/CHARLY TRIBALLEAU
But he said Japan would be better placed to weather the storm than another top destination for Chinese tourists: Thailand.