We've reached 14,175 couples! The number of Okinawa resort weddings held in Heisei 27 hit a record high!
According to figures released last month by the Okinawa Prefecture Tourism Promotion Division, the number of couples who held resort weddings in Okinawa in Heisei 27 reached 14,175, representing 117.5 percent of the previous year’s total.
The breakdown shows that the number of domestic groups was 12,717, up 16.2% from the previous year, while the number of overseas groups was 1,458, up 29.9% from the previous year; both figures reached record highs.
It is estimated that approximately 220,000 people visit the prefecture each year for resort weddings, including wedding guests. Their spending within the prefecture is projected to total at least 21.76 billion yen, making this undoubtedly one of the key industries for Okinawa, a prefecture known for tourism.
For more information, see the survey results report by the Okinawa Prefecture Tourism Promotion Division"Results of the Heisei 27 Okinawa Resort Wedding Statistical Survey (Annual)"Please refer to the following.
Okinawa is surrounded by crystal-clear blue waters. Enjoy a wonderful resort wedding away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, set against a backdrop of white sandy beaches, charming chapels, and stunning natural scenery...
It’s a short trip, there’s no time difference, and you don’t have to worry about the language. Yutashiku unige-sabira (Welcome. Nice to meet you.)
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