VOICED: Foreign tourists avoid disaster-hit Japan

What was the impact of the earthquake and Fukushima nuclear accident on tourism in Asakusa?

• It made Asakusa more popular with locals.

• It led to a decline in foreign visitors.

• It had no effect on tourism.

• It increased the number of tourists.

What was the effect of government warnings on travel to Japan after the disaster?

• They only affected local tourism.

• They led to a significant drop in foreign visitors.

• They increased the number of tourists.

• They had no effect on travel.

What measures have tour guides taken to attract foreign visitors back to Japan?

• They have launched an Internet campaign.

• They have reduced tour prices.

• They have organized cultural festivals.

• They have offered free accommodation.

How are locals reacting to the few foreigners visiting Japan despite the challenges?

• They are indifferent to their presence.

• They are welcoming and engaging more with them.

• They are charging them higher prices.

• They are avoiding interactions with them.

What is the hope for Japan's tourism industry in the near future?

• That it will remain the same.

• That it will only attract local tourists.

• That it will decline further.

• That it will recover with the next spring's bloom.