13.02.2026, 09:38

Russian travel industry forecasts record Japan tourism in 2026, with Kazakhstan among key transit hubs

ALMATY. Feb 13 (Interfax-Kazakhstan) - The opening of Japanese visa application centers in Russia and a more lenient visa policy are driving demand for travel to Japan, with tourist flow potentially reaching 230,000 to 260,000 in 2026, the Russian Union of Travel Industry said Thursday.

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