How many tourists visit Japan each year?

Answer 1

According to the JNTO ( Japan National Tourist Organization ), 6.73 million foreigners came to Japan and 4.39 millions, which accounted for 64.9％ of them, were tourists as of 2005.

They also reported that tourists visiting Hokkaido increased significantly.

国際観光振興機構（JNTO）ウェブサイト｜報道発表
http://www.jnto.go.jp/info/houdou/htmls/060808toukei.html