The impact of travel restrictions from China on Japan's tourism sector is reported as limited. The Japanese news reports that restrictions on traveling from China, potentially due to concerns over Covid-19, have not had a significant effect on the country's tourism industry. The exact cause for these restrictions has not been detailed.
Tourism from China has been a significant source of revenue for Japan, given the historical popularity of tourist destinations in Japan amongst the Chinese travelers. Therefore, any restrictions placed on travel from China to Japan is a matter of concern in Japan, especially for the tourism sector. But this news report suggests that the impact has been minimal, which is a positive outcome for the industry.
Like Japan, travel bans or restrictions can have a significant impact on the tourism industry in US and EU given the reliance on international tourism. Thus, similar news in either of the regions would also be a subject of keen observation and measure of concern, especially if the cause for travel restrictions relates to health concerns like Covid-19.