The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

The bar chart illustrates the

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of

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tourists

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who travelled abroad between 1985 and 1995,

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the accompanying graph shows the proportion of

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tourists

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visiting

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during the same period.

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, both figures demonstrate a clear upward trend. Regarding the first graph, it is evident that the

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of

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tourists

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travelling overseas grew significantly during the period given. Specifically, the figure started at around 5 million in 1985, and within five

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, it soared to approximately 11 million. The

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remained relatively stable for a couple of

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before experiencing another noticeable increase, peaking at around 15 million in 1995.

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, the second graph illustrates an increasing trend in the proportion of

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tourists

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visiting

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. Prior to 1985, the percentage of

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tourists

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travelling to

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was negligible.

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, over the following

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, the figure grew rapidly.

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, it accounted for approximately 5% in 1985, doubled in three

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, dropped to around 4% in 1989, and

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climbed again to reach its highest point in 1993, with over 6%. In conclusion, both figures demonstrate a clear upward trend in the

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of

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tourists

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travelling abroad and the proportion of those visiting

Australia

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between 1985 and 1995