Japan-South Korea rift

Hokkaido tourism hit as South Koreans cancel plans amid frayed ties

Popular destinations in Kyushu also suffer from boycott in neighboring country

20190819 Noboribetsu photos jigokudani

Tourists pose by "Hell Valley" in Noboribetsu in Hokkaido.

SHINICHI ARAKAWA and NOZOMU ARAKI, Nikkei staff writers
August 19, 2019 15:46 JST

SAPPORO/FUKUOKA, Japan -- The tension between Tokyo and Seoul is threatening Japan's tourism boom as would-be South Korean visitors cancel air flights and hotel reservations.

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