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Addressing the 13th International Tourism Mart virtually, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Tourism Minister, said the Northeast has undergone a major transformation with huge investments in airports, highways, railways and digital connectivity under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Air traffic has surged from 9.8 million passengers in 2019 to 11.2 million in 2024, the highest ever for the region.

Tourist arrivals from India to Japan have surged by 37% this year, with 230,000 Indian visitors recorded between January and September, according to the Japan Tourism Agency. The figure has already surpassed the total number of Indian arrivals in 2024, reflecting the strengthening ties between India and Japan and growing interest among Indian travellers in Japanese destinations.