TOKYO -- U.S. tourists visiting Japan are spending three times as much on credit cards as they were before the coronavirus pandemic, data shows, with more than half going toward experiences like golf and theme parks.
Americans spend more on experiences, from sports to theme parks and lodging

U.S. tourist numbers have gone up around 50% from before the pandemic, far more than the average for all foreign visitors. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
TOKYO -- U.S. tourists visiting Japan are spending three times as much on credit cards as they were before the coronavirus pandemic, data shows, with more than half going toward experiences like golf and theme parks.