Minister of Foreign Affairs Akabane "Go To Travel" Target judgment based on discussions of subcommittees July 29, 15:29
Minister for Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane wants to decide whether to add Tokyo, which has been excluded from the government's tourism demand stimulus measure ``Go To Travel'', based on the discussion of the government subcommittee discussing measures against the new coronavirus, It was shown at the National Land Transport Committee of the House of Representatives on the 29th.
"Go To Travel" started on the 22nd of this month, excluding the discounts for travel to Tokyo, where the number of infected people is increasing, and travel for people living in Tokyo.
At the National Transportation Commission of the House of Representatives on the 29th, Minister Akabane said, "I feel sorry that I could not meet the expectations of the citizens of the city, but as soon as possible, travel to Tokyo and residents of Tokyo will be covered. We want to work as one with the government to create the necessary environment."
In addition, when asked if there is a possibility of adding the target to Tokyo or excluding other local governments that are spreading the infection, Minister Akabane said, "At the discussion of the subcommittee, we targeted Tokyo. If you decide to do so, you will participate in the project. In addition, if the infection situation in other areas is serious and there is expert guidance to exclude it, the government will consider it." He expressed his desire to make decisions based on the discussions at the government subcommittees that discuss measures.