It has been a week since the acceptance of foreign tourists, which had been suspended due to the influence of the new Corona, was resumed on the 17th.
The Japan Tourism Agency has confirmed that more than 300 foreigners have applied for entry by the 16th for their visit to Japan this month.
The government has set the maximum number of foreign tourists entering the country within the range of 20,000 per day, and will resume accepting foreign tourists for the first time in about two years from the 10th of this month, limiting the number of tourists to tour guides. did.
At a regular press conference held on the 17th, Japan Tourism Agency Secretary Wada explained the latest trends of foreign tourists.
According to it, as of 6:00 pm on the 16th, about a week after the resumption of acceptance, more than 300 people have applied for entry this month, and about 1000 people will be ready for next month. It means that you have confirmed that you are applying.
On the 15th, Secretary Wada also revealed that the first foreign tourists to enter the country after resuming acceptance.
"We expect that the number of foreign tourists will gradually increase, especially in Southeast Asian countries near Japan," said Wada.