Japan started welcoming tourists again, Covid-19 protocol was implemented in the country for almost two and a half years

Posted on 12th Oct 2022 by rohit kumar

Japan has once again started welcoming tourists by ending the Corona restrictions in the country. For about two and a half years, Japan had imposed Corona restrictions in the country. After which these restrictions have now been abolished. It is expected that the return of tourists to the country will strengthen Japan's economy.

 

Tourist arrivals begin in Japan

Passengers from Israel, France and Britain have started arriving in Japan. Japan closed its borders early in the pandemic. Even Japan had banned the return of foreigners from the country. However, now these restrictions have been started to be carefully removed. Japan began allowing tourists to come in groups with guides in the month of June. After which now visa-free entry has been resumed for travelers from 68 countries from Tuesday.

 

corona protocol ends

Japan has also removed the limit on the number of tourist arrivals. Also the need for package tours has been done away with. However tourists will still have to present proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test taken three days before departure. In the year 2019, a record 31.9 million foreign visitors came to Japan. After which Japan was going to host the Tokyo Olympics in the year 2020. Due to which about 40 million tourists were estimated to come to the country.

 

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