Japan Business Travel Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Purpose Type, Expenditure, Age Group, Service Type, Travel Type, End User, and Region, 2026-2034

Description

The Japan business travel market size reached USD 69.4 Billion in 2025 . Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 121.0 Billion by 2034 , exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.37% during 2026-2034 . Rising regional trade, expansion of multinational operations, growth in meetings and conferences, digital transformation of travel services, government support for tourism infrastructure, and increasing demand for client-facing engagements, particularly across finance, manufacturing, and technology sectors, are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market.

JAPAN BUSINESS TRAVEL MARKET TRENDS:

Rising Global Momentum in Corporate Mobility

Business-related travel is experiencing a steady revival as international operations, client engagements, and inter-regional coordination continue to expand. Growing demand for face-to-face meetings, regional conferences, and corporate events is contributing to increased travel activity. For Japan, a country deeply integrated with global supply chains and multilateral trade partnerships, this shift is reflected in higher inbound and outbound corporate travel movement. Companies are resuming in-person negotiations, site visits, and collaboration sessions, viewing physical presence as key to building trust and maintaining business continuity. Improvements in airline connectivity, travel infrastructure, and digital booking systems further support this uptick. At the same time, flexible travel policies and expanded loyalty programs are enhancing mobility across business tiers, from executive leadership to field-level staff. The shift underscores a broader return to direct interaction, where strategic coordination, investment exploration, and market expansion activities are increasingly conducted in person, reinforcing Japan's role as a hub for high-value corporate engagement. For example, the global business travel market size reached USD 1.1 Trillion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.0 Trillion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% during 2025-2033.

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Digitalization of Corporate Travel Services

Business travel in Japan is seeing increased integration of digital platforms designed to streamline planning, booking, and expense management. New solutions are being introduced to support enterprise clients with customizable tools that improve efficiency and control over travel logistics. Regional partnerships are playing a key role in adapting these systems to local needs, ensuring compliance and service personalization. As Japanese companies continue to expand operations across Asia-Pacific, the demand for agile, tech-enabled travel support is growing. Local collaborations are helping bridge cultural and operational expectations while elevating the standard of business travel experiences. These developments reflect a broader shift toward automation, transparency, and centralized management in business mobility, especially for companies seeking to optimize budgets and ensure seamless regional coordination. For instance, in October 2024, Trip.Biz introduced its 'Product Matrix' during the 'Trip.Biz Transform 2024' conference in Singapore. The platform aims to enhance corporate travel management across Asia-Pacific. Tokyo Masters, Trip.Biz's local partner in Japan, joined the event, signaling efforts to expand digital travel solutions tailored for Japanese business travelers.

JAPAN BUSINESS TRAVEL MARKET SEGMENTATION:

Type Insights:

Managed Business Travel
Unmanaged Business Travel
Managed Business Travel
Unmanaged Business Travel

Purpose Type Insights:

Marketing
Internal Meetings
Trade Shows
Product Launch
Others
Marketing
Internal Meetings
Trade Shows
Product Launch
Others

Expenditure Insights:

Travel Fare
Lodging
Dining
Others
Travel Fare
Lodging
Dining
Others

Age Group Insights:

Travelers Below 40 Years
Travelers Above 40 Years
Travelers Below 40 Years
Travelers Above 40 Years

Service Type Insights:

Transportation
Food and Lodging
Recreational Activities
Others
Transportation
Food and Lodging
Recreational Activities
Others

Travel Type Insights:

Group Travel
Solo Travel
Group Travel
Solo Travel

End User Insights:

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Government
Corporate
Others
Government
Corporate
Others

Regional Insights:

Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
Kanto Region
Kansai/Kinki Region
Central/Chubu Region
Kyushu-Okinawa Region
Tohoku Region
Chugoku Region
Hokkaido Region
Shikoku Region
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Kanto region, Kansai/Kinki region, Central/Chubu region, Kyushu-Okinawa region, Tohoku region, Chugoku region, Hokkaido region, and Shikoku region.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
How has the Japan business travel market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of type?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of purpose type?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of expenditure?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of age group?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of service type?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of travel type?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of end user?
What is the breakup of the Japan business travel market on the basis of region?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan business travel market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan business travel?
What is the structure of the Japan business travel market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan business travel market?

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1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Business Travel Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Business Travel Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

6 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by Type

6.1 Managed Business Travel
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
6.2 Unmanaged Business Travel
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

7 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by Purpose Type

7.1 Marketing
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.2 Internal Meetings
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.3 Trade Shows
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.4 Product Launch
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
7.5 Others
- 7.5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 7.5.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

8 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by Expenditure

8.1 Travel Fare
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.2 Lodging
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.3 Dining
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
8.4 Others
- 8.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

9 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by Age Group

9.1 Travelers Below 40 Years
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
9.2 Travelers Above 40 Years
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 9.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

10 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by Service Type

10.1 Transportation
- 10.1.1 Overview
- 10.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.2 Food and Lodging
- 10.2.1 Overview
- 10.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.3 Recreational Activities
- 10.3.1 Overview
- 10.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.3.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
10.4 Others
- 10.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 10.4.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

11 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by Travel Type

11.1 Group Travel
- 11.1.1 Overview
- 11.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 11.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
11.2 Solo Travel
- 11.2.1 Overview
- 11.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 11.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

12 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by End User

12.1 Government
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 12.1.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
12.2 Corporate
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 12.2.3 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
12.3 Others
- 12.3.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 12.3.2 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

13 Japan Business Travel Market - Breakup by Region

13.1 Kanto Region
- 13.1.1 Overview
- 13.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.1.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.1.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.1.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.1.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.1.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.1.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.1.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.1.10 Key Players
- 13.1.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
13.2 Kansai/Kinki Region
- 13.2.1 Overview
- 13.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.2.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.2.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.2.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.2.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.2.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.2.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.2.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.2.10 Key Players
- 13.2.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
13.3 Central/ Chubu Region
- 13.3.1 Overview
- 13.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.3.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.3.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.3.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.3.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.3.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.3.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.3.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.3.10 Key Players
- 13.3.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
13.4 Kyushu-Okinawa Region
- 13.4.1 Overview
- 13.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.4.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.4.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.4.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.4.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.4.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.4.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.4.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.4.10 Key Players
- 13.4.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
13.5 Tohoku Region
- 13.5.1 Overview
- 13.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.5.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.5.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.5.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.5.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.5.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.5.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.5.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.5.10 Key Players
- 13.5.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
13.6 Chugoku Region
- 13.6.1 Overview
- 13.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.6.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.6.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.6.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.6.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.6.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.6.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.6.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.6.10 Key Players
- 13.6.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
13.7 Hokkaido Region
- 13.7.1 Overview
- 13.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.7.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.7.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.7.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.7.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.7.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.7.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.7.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.7.10 Key Players
- 13.7.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)
13.8 Shikoku Region
- 13.8.1 Overview
- 13.8.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2020-2025)
- 13.8.3 Market Breakup by Type
- 13.8.4 Market Breakup by Purpose Type
- 13.8.5 Market Breakup by Expenditure
- 13.8.6 Market Breakup by Age Group
- 13.8.7 Market Breakup by Service Type
- 13.8.8 Market Breakup by Travel Type
- 13.8.9 Market Breakup by End User
- 13.8.10 Key Players
- 13.8.11 Market Forecast (2026-2034)

14 Japan Business Travel Market - Competitive Landscape

14.1 Overview
14.2 Market Structure
14.3 Market Player Positioning
14.4 Top Winning Strategies
14.5 Competitive Dashboard
14.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

15 Profiles of Key Players

15.1 Company A
- 15.1.1 Business Overview
- 15.1.2 Services Offered
- 15.1.3 Business Strategies
- 15.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.1.5 Major News and Events
15.2 Company B
- 15.2.1 Business Overview
- 15.2.2 Services Offered
- 15.2.3 Business Strategies
- 15.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.2.5 Major News and Events
15.3 Company C
- 15.3.1 Business Overview
- 15.3.2 Services Offered
- 15.3.3 Business Strategies
- 15.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.5 Major News and Events
15.4 Company D
- 15.4.1 Business Overview
- 15.4.2 Services Offered
- 15.4.3 Business Strategies
- 15.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.4.5 Major News and Events
15.5 Company E
- 15.5.1 Business Overview
- 15.5.2 Services Offered
- 15.5.3 Business Strategies
- 15.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.5.5 Major News and Events

16 Japan Business Travel Market - Industry Analysis

16.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 16.1.1 Overview
- 16.1.2 Drivers
- 16.1.3 Restraints
- 16.1.4 Opportunities
16.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 16.2.1 Overview
- 16.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 16.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 16.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 16.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 16.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
16.3 Value Chain Analysis