Trips abroad to rise in 2026 but weak yen slows pace, Asia favored: survey

Overseas travel from Japan is projected to continue rising in 2026, albeit at a slower pace due to the weak yen, with nearby Asian destinations favored as more affordable, according to a recent survey by major travel agency JTB Corp.Meanwhile, the number of domestic trips is expected to decrease slightly as rising accommodation costs and inflation increase travel expenses, falling 2.2 percent from the previous year to 307 million.The recovery of overseas travel from the effects of the pandemic is slowing due to the yen's weakness against the U.S. dollar. Although the number of trips abroad …READ FULL ARTICLE