Foreign tourists looking for souvenirs are seen at Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa district. This year the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan is expected to exceed 30 million for the first time ever, said on Friday, the Japanese tourist agency. The government has set a target to attract 40 million overseas tourists in 2020, the year of the Tokyo Olympic Games. 17 Dec 2018 Pictured: A foreign tourist enjoys taking a selfie at Nakamise Shopping Street in Asakusa district. This year the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan is expected to exceed 30 million for the first time ever, said on Friday, the Japanese tourist agency. The government has set a target to attract 40 million overseas tourists in 2020, the year of the Tokyo Olympic Games. Photo credit: ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342