Excellent news for anyone travelling to Japan!
As of the end of April 2023, Japan has dropped all Covid-related entry requirements, including the pre-departure testing, and vaccination requirements.
You can now travel to Japan the same way you could have before the pandemic locked away the country.
Will I still see the impacts of covid during my trip to Japan?
Covid-19 has left a long lasting scar on the entire world. And just because there are no more restrictions, doesn’t mean that covid has been eradicated. You can still catch the virus while in Japan.
While there is no restrictions on businesses, activities, or individuals, you will still see many people wearing a mask. Masks were a common practice for the sick and healthy in Japan even before the pandemic.
You may see some businesses restricting the amount of visitors in their facilities at a time for safety. Furthermore, as tourism is increasing, you may have to pre-book certain experiences or attractions in advance to ensure that you can see and do what you want in Japan.
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