Can I enter Japan? When will Japan resume tourism?

Now that the domestic epidemic situation may have improved, everyone is more concerned about foreign countries, when can they enter Japan, and the opening of Japanese public areas are as follows. However, it is not recommended that you go to Japan before this winter. The epidemic is not over yet.

When will Japan resume tourism?

Entry will not be released before the end of June. You will not be allowed to enter Japan until July.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will lift the special measures law based on the new coronavirus in the five prefectures of Hokkaido, Yutama, Chiba, Tokyo, and Kanagawa at the Government Countermeasures Headquarters meeting on the evening of the 25th. declaration of emergency. The government convened an advisory committee to listen to experts' opinions this morning to seek opinions on the lifting of the bill, and it received approval.

It is reported that the emergency declaration was first issued on April 7. On May 16, it was expanded to all prefectures, and the emergency declaration on May 4 was extended to the 31st. On the 14th of this month, the declaration was lifted for 39 prefectures and for 3 prefectures in the Kinki region on the 21st. The remaining five prefectures have maintained it until now.

The complete unblocking this time means that the four counties in the capital area (Kyo, Kanagawa, Sen_, Yutama, and Hokkaido) that have been at the epicenter of the epidemic for one and a half months will gradually return to normal economic order. .

Opening status of public facilities

After the unblocking, the relaxation of restrictions will gradually open public facilities in three stages

The first ones will be opened. Zoos, aquariums, schools, and some restaurants are allowed to open until 10 o'clock;

Followed by large public places, theaters, cinemas, shopping malls, etc.;

Finally, various Non-gathering entertainment venues: game arcades, bars, etc.

Governor Yuriko Koike said: After the emergency is lifted on the 25th, the first phase of policy opening will be carried out, taking into account the impact of the closure on economic activities. It is hoped that theaters and other large public places will resume operations as soon as possible by the end of May. Of course, all this will be judged based on the progression of the number of infections.

Entry restrictions will be lifted

accordingly. , Japan plans to lift entry restrictions in three stages after the blockade is lifted

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi said at a press conference on May 22 that in response to the current epidemic situation, Japan plans to lift entry restrictions in Japan in three stages. Restrictions:

Phase 1: Entry restrictions will be lifted for business people, researchers, etc.

Phase 2: Entry restrictions for international students will be lifted.

Phase Three: Lifting entry restrictions for tourists.

In addition, he also said that government personnel and people who need humanitarian attention should be allowed to enter.

As for the lifting time, economic recovery. Minister Nishimura said at the Diet last week that entry restrictions will be extended for another month and will continue until June.

In other words, even if emergency restrictions are lifted in Japan, they will not be until the end of June. Entry into Japan will be relaxed, and entry into Japan will not be allowed until July at the earliest.

Economy and Finance Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said: "Infectious diseases are still spreading overseas. Now is not the right time to make mitigation decisions. We will respond with caution." He said that the measures to invalidate valid visas that were originally scheduled to end at the end of May will continue.

As for the issue of country restrictions on entry, Nishimura said: The government will analyze the infection situation in the other country to determine Looking for countries, regions and periods where restrictions can be relaxed.

The specific plan is still under discussion. Relevant policies will be formulated with reference to the situation of previously opened countries or regions. It is reported that Japan will first start with economic closeness. Open TPP countries (Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, including Australia, Vietnam, New Zealand, etc.).

As for China, there is a proposal that when entering the country, a negative PCR test result certificate from the country before leaving the country is required. After entering Japan, it is required If tested again, if it is negative, you will be exempted from the 14-day hotel quarantine.

Nakanishi, President of the Japan Business Group, said: "We still cannot relax our vigilance due to the current situation abroad. Although Japan's economy is highly dependent on foreign countries. Very high. However, while aiming to restore the economy, we must control the process well and not be careless.

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