A stronger yen resulting from US-Japan currency interventions could encourage more Japanese tourists to travel overseas, particularly to short-haul destinations such as Thailand, while Thai travellers are unlikely to be put off visiting Japan, according to tourism operators. Over the past few years, the weak currency led Japanese tourists to scale back their trips, such as downgrading from five-star to four-star hotels, he noted. This would encourage more Japanese to spend money and travel abroad, including to Thailand, she said. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, 704,600 Thai travellers visited Japan during the first half of 2026, up 3.5% year-on-year. Kanlayanee said that if the yen continues to strengthen over a longer period, it could influence the decisions and purchasing power of Thai tourists.