<br />Thousands of people gathered in Shah Alam on Saturday (July 20), to celebrate Bon Odori, an annual summer event from Japan, now in its 48th edition. <br /><br />Selangor Local Government and Tourism Committee Chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim highlighted at a press conference that the celebration plays a pivotal role in driving tourism to the state, and noted a significant boost in state tourism, with a remarkable 49% increase in visitors from Japan in 2023 compared to the previous year.<br /><br />WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news<br />SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar<br />LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline
