Japan lifts border measures due to coronavirus

The Japanese government has lifted the travel restrictions it has imposed at the country’s border gates for more than 2 years due to the coronavirus. The government is now launching the “National Travel Rebate” program.

Japan lifts border measures due to coronavirus

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio implemented new decisions as of October 11, across the country, where the number of coronavirus cases is low.

In this direction, the daily limit of 50 thousand passengers and the individual travel ban of foreign tourists to Japan has been lifted.

No quarantine for 3 doses of vaccines

Foreign tourists from nearly 70 countries where Japan has a visa exemption program will be able to enter Japan unplanned and unaccompanied.

Those who show 3 doses of vaccine or a negative test result 72 hours before travel will not be tested and quarantined for the new coronavirus at the border entrance.

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11,000 yen per night

On the other hand, the central government will be implemented to revive the country’s domestic tourism. “National Travel Discount” launched the program.

Under the program, subsidies will be offered up to 11,000 yen ($76) per person per night for 7-night domestic travel.

The capital city of Tokyo will be included in the program on 20 October.

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“Turning point”

Kabien Chief Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu has called for the lifting of border measures. “Aims to increase overseas international interaction with Japan” told.

Matsuno, “We hope to encourage the travel of tourists at home and abroad; we hope to revive the demand and regions affected by the epidemic.” said.

Tourism Minister Saito Tetsuo also referred to the travel subsidy program. “A landmark day for the national tourism industry.” he spoke

JTB Corp., one of Japan’s largest travel agencies. to the growing demand for travel “will implement comprehensive measures against infections so that people can enjoy traveling” explained.

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32 million to 240 thousand

According to the National Tourism Organization of Japan (JNTO), about 32 million tourists visited Japan in 2019, which coincided with the pre-coronavirus epidemic.

It was observed that the number of visitor tourists decreased to 4.1 million in 2020 and 240 thousand in 2021, including the periods when the number of epidemic cases broke records.

According to the news of AA, Japan gradually increased the daily passenger limit to 10 thousand, 20 thousand and 50 thousand this year, and less than 8 thousand tourists came in July and less than 11 thousand in August.

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