Chinese Tourists Flock to Japan

Last year, China became Japan's top export market, replacing the United States. Rising wages and an emerging middle class means more and more Chinese can afford to buy Japanese goods, and in the next logical step, visit Japan as tourists. In response, Japan has relaxed visa restrictions for Chinese citizens, which will allow a tenfold increase in the number of Chinese tourists to Japan. No surprise -- on average, Chinese tourists outspend Taiwanese and American tourists combined on trips to Japan.

Chinese Tourists Flock to Japan - WSJ.com