The provided diagrams illustrate the number of Japanese citizens who travelled internationally over a decade from 1985 to 1995, and the proportion of these tourists who visited Australia.
From a general perspective, it is clear that there was a significant increase in the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad during this period. Additionally, Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market also saw a considerable growth.
In 1985, approximately 5 million Japanese travelled overseas, a figure that more than tripled to around 15 million by 1995. This increase was steady, with significant growth every five years. In 1985, Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market was minimal, at just 2%. However, this percentage saw a steady increase over the decade.
By 1990, Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market had doubled to 4%, and this growth continued, reaching a peak of 6% in 1995. This indicates that while the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad was increasing, a larger proportion were choosing Australia as their destination.
