Does Crime Affect Inbound Tourism? Evidence From a Sub-national Perspective in Japan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21309405 |
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| Authors | Jing Cheng (0000-0003-4497-3464, Huaqiao University, Xiamen, Fujian, China, corresponding author), Yida Wu (Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China), Kun Chen (0000-0003-3579-5467, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Chengdu, Sichuan, China) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1156-1180 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Crime & Delinquency (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0011-1287 • E-ISSN: 1552-387X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00111287241231752 |
| OpenAlex | W4392195248 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 58 |
Inbound tourism is welcomed by many governments due to its numerous benefits for the destination country. Besides, crime is often considered a factor that negatively affects tourism; but empirical evidence does not universally support this perspective. Therefore, this study investigates the impact of crime on inbound tourism using Japan as a case study. For further investigating the spatial externalities of inbound tourism from a sub-national perspective, we employ spatial panel data models. The findings indicate that the total crime rate does not have a significant impact on inbound tourism, while the violent crime rate exhibits a significant negative effect. This suggests that the selection of crime variables is important. Additionally, the significant spillover effects underscore the importance of regional cooperation
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