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There appears to be no possibility of traveling to Japan this year as its borders remain closed to tourists due to the coronavirus pandemic.
However, things are looking up as Japanese government officials have plans to craft coronavirus countermeasures for international tourists by January 2021, SoraNews24 reported.
The ban on foreign tourists may be lifted on a trial basis starting in April 2021 once security measures are in place and depending on the coronavirus situation in Japan and around the world.
This could be seen as a test for a broader reopening with the Tokyo Olympics starting on July 23 next year.
The security measures will aim to cover a tourist’s trip from arrival to duration of stay and departure.
According to The Japan Times, plans include for foreign tourists to download a health management app and obtain a pre-departure test certificate, stating that they have tested negative for the coronavirus before entering Japan.
In the unfortunate event that tourists test positive for Covid-19 after entering the country, they will be asked to purchase private health insurance.
For those who test negative, instead of being quarantined in a hotel, they are required to report their health status through the health management app for two weeks.
The Japanese government is also proposing a “Fever Health Consultation Support Center” specifically for foreign tourists to ease the burden on local governments and health systems.
[[nid:503234]]Security measures will remain in place after the Olympics, as the government plans to reactivate international tourism.
However, there are still issues that need to be resolved before foreign tourists can enter the country, such as ensuring the correct use of the app, the number of tourists allowed during the Olympics, and limits on tourist activities while in Japan. .
With the launch of a greenway between Japan and Singapore last month, residents of both countries can travel on essential and official business.
If all goes well, Singaporeans can not only look forward to traveling to Japan as tourists, but to Thailand as well, if they reopen their borders next year.
