Tourism numbers are sky high in Japan. The country saw record numbers of travelers throughout 2024, and government officials are hoping to see the numbers double by 2030. But workers are in short supply. From robot hotel receptionists to contactless restaurants and overcrowded trains, The World’s Jeremy Siegel looks at how tourism is pushing Japan’s economy to adapt.
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