One month after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, apparent self-restraint is still keeping people away from the country's major sightseeing spots, including foreigners, who are steering clear of Japan as it struggles with its nuclear crisis.
The tourism industry will likely take a further blow from events and festivals being increasingly canceled even in areas that escaped big damage from the March 11 quake and tsunami.
Among major tourist spots in the Kanto region surrounding Tokyo, the Hakone hot springs resort in Kanagawa Prefecture, favored for its views of Mount Fuji, has seen a steep fall in tourists for this time of year, usually a busy season for viewing cherry blossoms.