Japan announced limited “test tourism” from May, preparing to fully reopen

Although tourism is a major pillar of the economy Japaninternational tourists are not allowed Entry to Japan since this country took measures border control strictly in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic begins.

Hiwwnj regulations have been gradually relaxed, thereby allowing students and some business visitors to enter Japan. However, individual tourists are still banned from entering, despite calls from tourism businesses to reopen, hoping to restart tourism to take advantage of the yen, which has already depreciated in value. to a 20-year low.

The Japan Tourism Agency said on May 17 that it will start allowing entry of small group tours from the end of May. This is considered a “test case” to gather information before the country continues to expand tourism more widely at an unspecified date in the near future.

Japan hopes to open its doors to tourists after years of restrictions because of COVID-19. (Photo: Alamy)

Travelers who have received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from the US, Australia, Thailand and Singapore will be allowed to join the tours. These tours will be strictly planned in conjunction with travel agencies and always accompanied by tour operators.

“This model will allow us to determine compliance and emergency responses to prevent infection and develop guidelines for travel agencies and accommodation operators,” the statement said. said.

Earlier this May, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced in a speech in London (UK) that he would introduce border control measures in Japan in line with other countries in June, but No further details were given, including when the country will fully open its borders to international tourists.

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