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Covid update for Japan


Japan Japan plans to reopen soon for tourism

Japan is currently in the process of preparing their international phased reopening plan and have publicized the countries they want to first lift restrictions for.

According to the Japanese government, they are planning to first reopen borders to:

  • Singapore
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Taiwan
  • South Korea
  • China
  • Malaysia 

First, Japan intends to reopen to business travelers, investors and other essential visitors from the above countries, then allowing in students, and finally general tourists.

Entry Requirements: 

All arrivals will be subject to a 14-day quarantine.

However, the Japanese government has stated that travelers who obtain a negative PCR test within 72 hours of arrival, and agree to have another test done upon arrival, can circumvent the 14-day quarantine, providing both tests are negative.

Read more information on Japan Reopening for Tourism

Updated on August 26, 2020.

Disclaimer the information is correct to the best of Weather & Climate's knowledge at the time of publication. Given the rapidly evolving nature of the international response to the COVID-19 outbreak Weather and Climate cannot guarantee its accuracy and can accept no liability for any errors or omissions