China travel curbs hit Japan duty-free sales in December
Luxury shopping slowdown exposes how Japan’s economy remains tethered to Chinese consumer confidence and cross-border politics.
Chinese tourists wear kimonos as they visit the Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo on November 15, 2025. China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan. Image: Bloomberg News
Chinese tourists wear kimonos as they visit the Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo on November 15, 2025. China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan. Image: Bloomberg News