From the 11th, measures against the new coronavirus will be greatly alleviated. The restrictions will almost return to the state before COVID-19 , such as lifting the number of entry restrictions and lifting the entry restrictions for individual foreign tourists.
Specifically, in addition to tourism, other new regulations will be reopened after individual foreign tourists are banned from entering the country for nearly two and a half years. In addition to visa-free travelers in 68 countries and regions including the United States, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, airports and ports across Japan are also expected to resume acceptance of international flights.
In addition, if the incoming person does not have suspected infection symptoms such as fever, no examination will be conducted when entering the country, and there is no need to wait at home after entering the country. Nucleic acid certificates that require only three vaccination certificates or tests that are tested within 72 hours before leaving the destination will continue to be implemented.
On the other hand, in order to stimulate domestic tourism demand, the government will launch a new "national tourism support" nationwide, as well as a "event discount" for discounted sports competitions and movie ticket prices. In addition, is a subsidy for accommodation costs. If you choose to take public transportation such as Shinkansen, planes, etc. that have decreased passengers due to the epidemic, or travel on working days with fewer passengers, the government will increase subsidies. With the addition of catering coupons, the subsidy amount can reach 11,000 yen per person per day, which is 4,000 yen more than the "county discount".
As a part of the easing of entry policy, the Japanese government expects to abolish the upper limit of 50,000 people in a single day from today. In addition, it has also canceled the short-term stranded visa and began to accept personal free travel. Matsuno said: "I look forward to many tourists at home and abroad to visit Japan."
Japan As soon as the news was released, it attracted tourists from all over the world to come and shop.
also specially prepared coupons and convenient payment methods for scanning codes for Chinese tourists.
There are customers from Shanghai, China who have purchased a lot of cosmetics.
Although the entry policy is relaxed, Japan still strongly encourages people to wear masks indoors and avoid talking loudly. The cabinet approved hotel adjustment regulations on the 7th so that they can refuse to receive guests who do not comply with epidemic prevention regulations during the epidemic.
A travel company consultant who asked not to be named said that many service staff have found better working environments and salaries in other areas over the past two years, so it may be difficult to attract them back.
He also said: "The restaurant and tourism industry is well-known for its low wages, so if the government attaches importance to the tourism industry, it may require financial support or subsidies."
