Fig. 1-5-1-1 shows the trends in the number of persons traveling overseas from Japan since 1950.
  With the exception of 1998, the number of Japanese travelers overseas has been consistently increasing since 1992. In 2001, the number fell by 1,602,933 (9.0%) from the previous year to 16,215,657. By gender, males accounted for 54.8% and females for 45.2% of the total number. Additionally, by age, 13.3% was for persons aged 25-29 years, followed by 11.8% for persons aged 30-34 years, and 11.0% for persons aged 50-54 years. As for persons aged 25-29, the number of female travelers (1,280,523 persons, 59.4%) numbered around 1.5 times that of male travelers (875,150 persons, 40.6%). (Source: Immigration Bureau, Ministry of Justice).
  Of Japanese nationals who reside overseas, Fig. 1-5-1-2 shows the trends in the number of "permanent residents" who have obtained the right of permanent residence in the country of their residence, and "long-term residents" who stay for 3 months or more (these together referred to as "Japanese residents"). Compared to 1992, permanent residents increased by 15.4% and long-term residents by 28.1% in 2001. Moreover, permanent residents and long-term residents increased by 2.9% and by 3.4% from the previous year, respectively.

Fig. 1-5-1-1 Trends in the number of persons traveling overseas from Japan(1950-2000)

Fig. 1-5-1-2 Trends in the number of Japanese residents (As of October 1 in 1992-2001)