Dropped Tourist number

Tourist number have dropped in Japan, The daily average of tourist
arrivals at the two main airports in Japan has dropped to 5,000 from
15,500 last year in March. Foreign tourist arrivals at the Narita
Airport in Tokyo have dropped by 75% in March. In 2011, Japan had hoped
to attract 11 million foreign tourist.

If you are talking about the situation around Tokyo area, let's look at
this issue from overall point of view which includes not only Tokyo area
but entire Japan. If we get enough tourist number as whole number, it's
good solution.
No need to stick to Tokyo. Let's rely on other part of Japan apart from
Tokyo. In this sense, Kyushu is the one of the best candidate for
example, which is located in southwest.

Significant prefecture in Kyushu is Kagoshima.
The prefecture boasts a chain of active and dormant volcanoes, including
the great Sakurajima. There are a lot of hot spring bath, natural sand bath.
The climate there is a subtropical climate. They can enjoy Japanese
taste life -- Ryokan or Japanese style inn, Shochu or Liquor distilled
from various agricultural product such as sweet potato. It's not
necessary to visit Tokyo. Increasing number of visitor for southwest
Japan is straightforward solution.

Secondary, we can rely on cooperation with Korea as neighbour.
Geometrically, Seoul which is capital city of Korea is close to Kyushu
island. Just 1 and half hour flight. We can consider this as local
destination.
How about combination tour? two nights in Seoul, two nights in Kagoshima.
Seoul city resembles Tokyo since it has good contrast between
traditional and modern, industrialized environment, safe/clean and high
standards of living and education. Not necessary to visit Tokyo. Visit
Kagoshima via Seoul for example. Western people can experience Korea and
Japan at one time. As proverb goes, killing two birds with one stone.
Tourist industry in both nations are willing to share the benefit.

I don't need extream nationalism

I'm going to take up nationalism today. In the past, I didn't have any
strong opinion about nationalism. But recently, I've have had some chances
to think it over. After several thoughs, I reached my conclusion that
today's Japanese nationalism is outmoded anymore, in other words, it can
be obstacle for mutual understanding in period of globalization.

Firstly, it would have a negative impact on the feeling of foreign
countries. The other day, I went to Yasukuni shrine for Hanami viewing.
It's brilliant and my feeling was full of herald of spring. I encountered
parade of military costume performer. Needless to say, a lot of foreign
visitors were included in audiences. I heard some conversation saying
that "it's weird" from foreigners. Apparently, this demonstration could
reflect Japanese notorious imperialism. I was so embarrassed.

Secondly, it would be hamper for business expansion and cross culture.
Let's take Takeshima which is disputed island for example. I was asked
my opinion about this diplomatic problem by my close Korean friend. I know
Takeshima has been controversial issue between Korea and Japan for the
purpose of hegemony such as exclusive economic zone. But I can imagine this
can be more serious as sentimental problem than I expected. If so, it's a
pity. I believe two countries are now establishing very good partnership
in business and pop culture. I want to consider that only tiny
percentage of people bring this issue up. I want them to refrain from
standing in the way.

In conclusion, I hope nationalism will not influence on mutual understanding.