2002 年 01 巻 p. 53-62
In a speech on his administrative policies at the 154th session of the Diet, the Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has stated the significance of the China-Japan friendship exchange and of in-bound tourism into Japan. How in the world could widen in-bound tourism into Japan? In this essay, a report from on-site research in Beijing and Shanghai will be presented and some issues of easing regulations on Chinese travelers to Japan will be clarified, considering the background and circumstances of the travel market of Chinese travelers to Japan. What strategy will, in addition, be taken to solve the issues also will be examined.