TOKYO -- Consumption by inbound tourists to Japan, supported by returning Chinese visitors, boosted the country's department store sales in 2024, which increased by 6.8% to 5.77 trillion yen ($37 billion) from the previous year, according to the Japan Department Stores Association data.
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Returning Chinese tourists drive Japan's department store sales
Sales increased by 6.8% in 2024, surpassing pre-COVID figure for first time
High-value-added items, including apparel, art, jewelry and precious metals, drove the increase in department store sales in Japan. (Photo by Makoto Okada)
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