Japan’s daily entry cap could be scrapped sooner than later as the country plans to spur tourism in autumn.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara mentioned in a television program on Sunday the possible removal of restrictions on foreign tourists traveling in Japan on their own, as well as the resumption of visa-free travel.
Currently, the country allows a daily cap to 50,000 foreign tourist arrivals. On September 7, Japan revised the COVID-19 guidelines for incoming tourists. It also allowed individual tourists from all countries without joining a guided tour as long as the traveller books his or her accommodation and tours from a travel agency.
Travel agencies must secure means of communication with tourists during their stay. Agencies will be responsible for the tours, and will need to obtain phone numbers and other relevant contact information from the tourists.
While the gradual reopening of the beloved destination is welcomed by travel companies and travellers longing to travel to Japan, many think that the Land of the Rising Sun is lagging behind, especially when many countries fully reopened to travellers and dropped COVID-19 restrictions.
Right now, travellers will still need to sign a form promising they will comply with local coronavirus protocol. They will also need to complete an online questionnaire, take a PCR test on arrival, and download a health monitoring app.
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