This resumption in growth is attributed to a stronger yen and an increased desire to travel despite Japan's slow economic recovery.
Japan continues to be one of the top three markets for foreign tourists to Canada.
Accordingly, Japan is a crucial source of revenue and employment for the Canadian tourism industry. Amongst all Japanese age groups, Canada also enjoys a reputation as a country of spectacular natural beauty. Canada's major tourist attractions, such as the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls, have long been popular with Japanese tourists. There is now increasing interest in promoting tours to Canada linked to educational development, such as language training, and exploring the environment. In 1998, there was some downward movement in the total number of visitors which can be attributed in part to the economic recession in Japan.