The bar chart illustrates the number of Japanese tourists who travelled abroad between 1985 and 1995, while the table shows the percentage of Japan’s tourist market that went to Australia during the same period.
Overall, the number of Japanese people travelling overseas increased steadily throughout the decade, reaching a peak in 1995. Similarly, Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market rose overall, despite some fluctuations, and recorded its highest level in 1994.
In 1985, around 5 million Japanese tourists travelled abroad. This figure grew gradually to about 11 million in 1990, before falling slightly to nearly 10 million in 1991. After that, the number rose sharply, peaking at approximately 15 million visitors in 1995.
As for Australia, its share of the Japanese tourist market stood at around 2% in 1985. It then increased steadily to roughly 5% in 1988, followed by a minor drop to about 4% in 1990. Afterwards, the proportion continued to climb, reaching nearly 7% in 1994, before declining slightly to around 6% in 1995.