Tourism surge in Japan boosts luxury and hotel stocks.

Japan's stock market is benefiting from increased tourist spending, with companies expecting strong earnings growth ahead of World Expo 2025.

Japan's stock market is finally catching on to some serious opportunities thanks to big-spending tourists. With nearly 37 million visitors last year, that's like a third of the whole country rolling through! Companies, from vintage goods shops to budget hotels, are gearing up for a strong 2025 as more foreign visitors increase their earnings.

And guess what? That number's only gonna grow! Projections say we're looking at 40.2 million visitors this year, fueled by the weak yen and the World Expo 2025 in Osaka. While other markets might be feeling shaky under a Trump presidency, Japan's tourism stocks are looking like a solid investment.

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