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It would be bad if tourism became a larger sector in the Japanese economy because it would mean that the other more important sectors weren't doing well at all. Japan is a creative country that is one of the leaders in technology and business ideas. Having said that I think more tourists will come in the not too far future as there will be advancements in air travel and JNTO will continue to find new ways to promote tourism. Tourist numbers will be back to normal once the international media has shifted away from the Fukushima power plant issue. There might possibly be an increase in numbers as Japan has already has become a more affordable destination.