Japan eases travel restrictions from October 11

[armchairtraveler]

Japan has announced it will ease COVID-19 border control requirements next month after maintaining some of the strictest border measures among major economies since the pandemic's onset.

In response to the pandemic, Japan effectively blocked entry to visitors for two years until it began a gradual reopening to tourists in June.

But on Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the country would restore individual tourism and visa-waiver travel to people from countries, expected to include Australia, as long as they are vaccinated from October 11.

Key points:

• Japan will restore individual tourism and visa-waiver travel to all vaccinated from October 11
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• Australia is expected to be one of the countries where visa-waiver travel will be restored
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• Japan blocked entry to visitors for two years until gradually reopening to tourists in June
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• In response to the pandemic, Japan effectively blocked entry to visitors for two years until it began a gradual reopening to tourists in June.

Japan to reopen to mass tourism next month

Japan's prime minister announces the country will ease COVID-19 border control requirements from October 11, after maintaining some of the strictest border measures among major economies during the pandemic.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Mrunal Mehta]

It's possible that Japan may have eased some travel restrictions since then. I cannot provide specific information on any updates beyond my knowledge's cutoff date. If you're planning to travel to Japan, it's imperative to check the latest travel advisories and guidelines from your government and the Japanese government. This will ensure the latest information.