Article by: Ayesha

Prime Minister Kishida gave a lecture in Tokyo on the 26th and announced that foreign tourists who had been suspended as a measure against the waterside of the new coronavirus will resume the entry from June 10.

Prime Minister Kishida gave a lecture in Tokyo on the 26th and announced that foreign tourists who had been suspended as a measure against the waterside of the new coronavirus will resume the entry from June 10. First of all, we will limit it to package tour passengers from 98 countries and regions with low risk of infection, and gradually expand the scope. It's been about two years and two months since I've been allowed to enter the country for tourism purposes.

n his lecture, the Prime Minister pointed out that "the exchange between free and active people is the foundation of the economy and society," and stressed, "We will continue to aim to accept the same time as normal times step by step while watching the infection situation." It has also been announced that the acceptance of international flights, which are currently limited to five airports such as Narita and Kansai, will be reopened in June in New Chitose and Naha.

From June 1, the government plans to raise the daily limit from 10,000 to 20,000, and tourists will also be included in this frame. The target countries and regions shall be 98 countries and regions such as the United States, China, and South Korea. Immigration workers, including Japanese returnees from this country or region, are exempted from immigration inspections and waiting at home.

The Japan Tourism Agency has been conducting demonstration projects since the 24th, and will formulate guidelines (guidelines) such as infection control. The reopening date was set to be 10 days as a period of awareness to travel and accommodation companies. Travel agencies make tourists comply with guidelines such as wearing masks. The use of public transportation is also allowed.

Since March, the government has allowed foreigners to enter new countries for purposes other than tourism. According to the Statistics (preliminary figures) of the Immigration Bureau, 259,062 returned and entered the country in April, of which 101,504 Japanese returnees, 46,889 foreign students and 37,689 technical intern trainees. On the 26th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reduced 36 countries and regions such as the United States from "Level 2" (unnecessary and non-urgent travel self-restraint) to "Level 1" (be careful about travel) with infectious disease hazard information (4 levels).

Photo:Prime Minister Kishida greets at the evening meeting of the International Exchange Conference "The Future of Asia" (on the afternoon of the 26th, in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)