Japan has seen a significant increase in Russian tourist arrivals, with over 64,000 Russians visiting the country between January and September 2024. This is more than double the number of Russian tourists who visited Japan during the same period last year. The surge is likely due to Japan lifting all Covid-19 travel restrictions in April 2023, marking a gradual recovery to pre-pandemic levels of tourism.

Source: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/17/japan-sees-surge-in-russian-tourist-arrivals-a86719