Akabane Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Supports Financing and Maintaining Employment through Tourism Measures February 21 13:23
Regarding the spread of the new coronavirus, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Akabane stressed that the impact on tourism and other industries would be severe and emphasized efforts to support financing and maintain employment.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on August 21, Akabane Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said that the spread of the new coronavirus was "in addition to canceling reservations for Chinese tourists, there is a movement to refrain from traveling to Japanese tourists, It's a very difficult situation for us, and we've heard serious comments not only from the hotel and inn industry, but also from bus and taxi operators. "
For this reason, he reiterated his intention to support financing for the tourism industry, whose performance has temporarily deteriorated, and to maintain employment through the use of employment adjustment subsidies.
Regarding the response to foreign tourists, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Akabane commented, "We want to strive to transmit accurate information and make every effort to prevent damage to reputation. This is also the year of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and the appeal of Japan. I want to make sure that the correct information is transmitted. "