Difference in the size of the global and Japanese cruise markets
First written in FY2018. 5 of 6 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2026.
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- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「While the number of cruise travelers worldwide reached approximately 37.2 million in 2025 (Source: Cruise Lines International Association, “State of the Cruise Industry Report 2026”), Japan’s cruise population remained low at 243,000 (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Trends in Cruises and Related Activities in Japan in 2025”), and we believe Japan’s cruise travel market has significant room for growth.」
The company updated global cruise traveler numbers from approximately 34.6 million to approximately 37.2 million and Japan's numbers from 224,000 to 243,000, reaffirming the difference in market size and the potential for growth. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「While the number of global cruise travelers reached approximately 34.6 million in 2024 (Source: State of the Cruise Industry Report 2025), Japan had only 224,000 cruise travelers that year (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Trends in Japan's Cruise Industry and Other Areas in 2024”), and the company believes there is significant room for growth in Japan's cruise travel market.」
The company presents the latest difference in market size, with approximately 34.6 million global cruise travelers versus 224,000 in Japan, and reaffirms the potential for growth in the Japanese market. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「While the number of global cruise travelers reached approximately 31.7 million in 2023 (Source: State of the cruise industry, April 2024), Japan had only 196,000 cruise travelers that year (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Trends in Japan's Cruise Industry and Other Areas in 2023”), and the company believes there is significant room for growth in Japan's cruise travel market.」
The company presents the latest difference in market size, with approximately 31.7 million global cruise travelers versus 196,000 in Japan, and continues to explain the potential for growth in the Japanese market. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「While global cruise travelers were expected to exceed 30 million in 2019 (Source: Cruise Lines International Association, 2020 STATE OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK), Japan had only 357,000 cruise travelers that year (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Trends in Japan's Cruise Industry and Other Areas in 2019 (Survey Results)”), and the company believes there is significant room for growth in Japan's cruise travel market.」
The company presents a new comparison of market size, with more than 30 million global cruise travelers versus 357,000 in Japan, and continues to explain the potential for growth in the Japanese market. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Compared with 28.2 million cruise travelers worldwide (Source: Cruise Lines International Association, 2019 CRUISE TRENDS & INDUSTRY OUTLOOK), Japan had only 321,000 cruise travelers (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Trends in Japan's Cruise Industry and Other Areas in 2018”), and the company believes there is significant room for growth in Japan's cruise travel market.」
The company compares 28.2 million global travelers with 321,000 in Japan and indicates the potential for growth in the Japanese market using the latest data. - FY2018First statedAnnual report
「Compared with 24.7 million cruise travelers worldwide (Source: Cruise Lines International Association, 2018 CRUISE INDUSTRY OUTLOOK), Japan had only 315,000 cruise travelers (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, “Trends in Japan's Cruise Industry and Other Areas in 2017”), and the company believes there is significant room for growth in Japan's cruise travel market.」
The company compares global and Japanese cruise passenger numbers and indicates the potential for growth in the Japanese market.