An estimated 10,900 foreign tourists visited Japan last month, a record low of 99.6% compared to the same month before the spread of the new coronavirus infection. The level continues.
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, an estimated 10,900 foreign tourists visited Japan last month.
This is an increase from 2917 in the same month last year, but it is a significant decrease of 99.6% compared to the same month before the spread of the new coronavirus.
The government completely restricts foreigners from entering Japan, except for "special circumstances" such as re-entry of foreigners with a status of residence and funerals of relatives.
For this reason, foreign tourists who arrived in Japan last month are expected to be limited to expatriates, their families, and international students, not for tourism or business purposes.
By country or region, China has 3,300 people, South Korea has 1,100 people, and the United States and India each have 600 people.
As the mutated virus infection confirmed in India has spread to neighboring countries, the government is strengthening border measures, and the number of foreign tourists is expected to remain at a record low level for the time being. is.