Originally Posted by
delayflight
Guam lives on tourism. About 80% of over 1 millions tourists a year are Japanese. 3.5 to 4 hour flights from Japan make Guam an affordable destination.
Practically anywhere is an affordable destination for the Japanese these days. I've been told by a number of travelers that it's cheaper for them to fly to, and spend a week in, SE Asia then it is to travel at home.