A cruise ship operated by a foreign operator, which will be the first to enter Japan after the easing of the new corona's border measures, entered the port of Shizuoka City on March 1, and passengers were quarantined on board before sightseeing. started.
International cruise ships have been suspended in Japan since the new corona outbreak of the "Diamond Princess" three years ago, but the country relaxed the border measures in September last year, and each port He indicated a policy to resume acceptance as soon as preparations are complete.
On March 1, the Amadea, operated by a German company, arrived at Shimizu Port in Shizuoka City, carrying more than 800 passengers and crew, making it the first foreign ship to enter Japan after the resumption of acceptance. Then, we were welcomed by Japanese drums on the quay.
When the ship docked, quarantine measures were taken on board, including checking the health status of passengers and vaccination certificates, as an infection control measure.
After completing quarantine, passengers disembarked the ship, went through immigration procedures, and began sightseeing, including visiting the souvenir shops at the port.
A passenger from Germany said, "I have been to Okinawa and Tokyo, but this is my first time to Shizuoka. I want to see Mt. Fuji. I also want to eat Japanese tofu."
Tetsushi Kubota, head of Shizuoka City's Oceanic Culture and Urban Policy Division, said, "I think it's going to get more and more lively from now on. I'm not worried about infection, but I'll be careful not to get infected." was
Passengers will spend half a day participating in tours to see Mt. Fuji, and will depart for Tokyo on the evening of March 1st.