Covid travel news for Japan

Japan declares state of emergency

As expected, the Japanese government has declared a state of emergency for the capital Tokyo and three surrounding regions due to rising levels of contamination. Prime Minister Suga calls on the Japanese to stay home after 8 p.m. Restaurants and bars should also close after that time. There are no penalties for not following the rules.

Shopping centers and schools remain open. Cinemas and museums, among others, are called upon to admit fewer visitors.

Updated on January 07, 2021.

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Japan closes borders for tourism

Japan closes its borders to foreigners who do not live in the country. The measure will take place on 28 December and will last until at least the end of January, the government has announced.

The measure is a response to the emergence of the more contagious variant of the coronavirus. On Friday, the first infections were identified with the British mutation.

Japanese and foreigners living in Japan can still travel to the country. They must then have a negative corona test of no more than 72 hours and must be quarantined for two weeks upon arrival.

Updated on December 26, 2020.

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Japan is considering reopening its borders

The Japanese government is considering reopening its borders to a limited numbers of foreign tourists this spring. As well as helping to ease the burden on Japan’s economy, it’s also viewed as a practical test, as the country starts its preparations for the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics that are to begin next year. However, any inward-bound tourists will have to undergo restrictions and procedures that are designed to keep both travelers and citizens safe. Read more here.

Updated on December 06, 2020.

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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.

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