An estimated 10,000 foreign tourists visited Japan in May, a significant decrease of 99.6% compared to the same month before the spread of the new coronavirus infection, a record. The low level continues.
According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, an estimated 10,000 foreign tourists visited Japan in May.
Although it has increased since the same month last year, it has remained at a record low level, 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 May are expected to be limited to expatriates, their families, and international students, not for tourism or business purposes.
By country or region, China has 1800 people, the United States and South Korea each have 1000 people, and the Philippines has 600 people.
As the mutant virus spreads to neighboring countries, the government is strengthening border measures and the number of foreign tourists is expected to remain low.